2004 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2004 Opel Tigra
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Malibu and 2004 Opel Tigra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu (146 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Opel Tigra. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Opel Tigra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Tigra. (171 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | 2004 Opel Tigra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Opel |
| Model | Malibu | Tigra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 146 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |
