2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2008 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Galaxy.
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 (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Galaxy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2008 Ford Galaxy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Malibu | Galaxy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 70 L |
