2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2008 Acura CSX
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Acura CSX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2008 Acura CSX. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2008 Acura CSX.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura CSX. (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura CSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2008 Acura CSX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Acura |
| Model | Malibu | CSX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
