2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 BMW 330.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | 330 | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
