2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Frontier (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 2007 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Malibu | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |
