2010 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2010 Toyota iQ
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2010 Toyota iQ were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 689 kg more than 2010 Toyota iQ. 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 Chevrolet Malibu (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota iQ. (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Malibu | iQ |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 169 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 32 L |
