2010 Chevrolet Malibu Fleet vs. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT1
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Fleet and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Fleet and 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Fleet (170 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT1. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Fleet should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Fleet.
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 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Fleet. (214 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Fleet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu Fleet | 2010 Chevrolet Malibu LT1 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Malibu | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1559 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
