2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager.
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 Chrysler Grand Voyager (360 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2008 Chrysler Grand Voyager | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Malibu | Grand Voyager |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 219 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
