2005 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 556 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Malibu | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 343 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 87 L |