2005 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Malibu 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 (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu (298 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Malibu | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1799 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 | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 148 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 30 L |