2004 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Malibu and 2004 Suzuki XL7 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 (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (185 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki XL7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki XL7 weights approximately 42 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu (299 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Malibu | XL7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
