2009 Acura TL vs. 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,664 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Acura TL (305 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2009 Acura TL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL 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, 2009 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | TL | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
