2005 Honda Mobilio vs. 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Mobilio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Mobilio would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Malibu (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Malibu (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Mobilio | 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Mobilio | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2852 mm |
