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 Nissan Frontier (210 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 306 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.
Because 2004 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier 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, 2004 Nissan Frontier (318 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
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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 | 210 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 318 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1504 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 73 L |