2007 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Malibu and 2007 Jeep Wrangler were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,958 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Wrangler (175 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2007 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Wrangler will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Jeep Wrangler (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Jeep |
| Model | Malibu | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2380 mm |
