2008 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2011 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (164 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra 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, 2011 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. (216 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Malibu | 2011 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Malibu | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2401 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
