2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu (170 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. 2008 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 2010 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Malibu | Defender |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 24.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |