2008 Land Rover LR2 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover LR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover LR2 would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (187 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2008 Land Rover LR2 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover LR2 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, 2008 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (244 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2008 Land Rover LR2 | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Land Rover | Chevrolet |
Model | LR2 | Malibu |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 317 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 101 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4859 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1854 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2738 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |