2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic 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, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Malibu | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 1667 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 216 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |