2004 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Malibu | Accord Crosstour |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 344 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4999 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1897 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1669 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2797 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |