2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2008 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Malibu and 2008 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (219 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2008 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Malibu | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 17 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |