2004 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2004 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Malibu and 2004 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon (220 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Canyon weights approximately 460 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 GMC Canyon (305 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | 2004 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Malibu | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
