2004 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Malibu and 2004 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,818 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (270 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 34 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Express.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (386 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Malibu | Express |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 386 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 117 L |
