2009 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2013 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2013 Nissan Quest is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Quest (256 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Quest weights approximately 811 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2013 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2009 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Malibu | Quest |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2397 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2072 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1971 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1854 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |