2004 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2004 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Malibu and 2004 Porsche Cayenne were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,505 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 792 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne (620 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (299 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | 2004 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Malibu | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 15.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 99 L |
