2009 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. (167 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Malibu | Titan |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 106 L |