2004 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Malibu and 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 (200 HP) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 282 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu (298 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Malibu | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 180 HP |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 73 L |
