2003 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. (200 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2003 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Malibu | LR3 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4015 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 100.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |