2010 Acura RDX vs. 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura RDX would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.
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, 2010 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2010 Acura RDX | 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | RDX | Malibu |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2300 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 352 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 4872 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |