2004 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Malibu and 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (172 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager weights approximately 367 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu (299 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | 2004 Chrysler Grand Voyager | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Malibu | Grand Voyager |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
