2007 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Isuzu I-290
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Isuzu I-290 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Isuzu I-290 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Isuzu I-290 (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Isuzu I-290 should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Isuzu I-290 (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Isuzu I-290 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. 2007 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 2007 Isuzu I-290 has manual transmission. 2007 Isuzu I-290 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Isuzu I-290 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
| Model | Malibu | I-290 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3200 mm |
