2005 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2005 Honda Avancier
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Malibu and 2005 Honda Avancier were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,254 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Avancier (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Avancier weights approximately 204 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Avancier 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, 2005 Honda Avancier 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, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu (210 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2005 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Malibu | Avancier |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
