2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2008 Porsche Cayman
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Porsche Cayman were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,386 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Cayman (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2008 Porsche Cayman is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Porsche Cayman. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche Cayman (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2008 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
| Model | Malibu | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 3386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 291 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
