2009 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Malibu and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 849 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. (159 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Porsche |
Model | Malibu | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 159 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |