2005 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2005 Hyundai Coupe
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Malibu and 2005 Hyundai Coupe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Coupe (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 8 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Coupe.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Hyundai Coupe (251 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. (210 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2005 Hyundai Coupe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Malibu | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2196 cc | 2655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 86.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |
