2005 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Malibu and 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 Chevrolet Malibu (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 41 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu.
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 Chevrolet Malibu (298 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (279 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Malibu | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 279 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 55 L |