2010 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2010 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. (170 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Acadia weights approximately 593 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. (214 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Malibu | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 2142 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |
