2010 Chevrolet Malibu 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 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. Both 2010 Chevrolet Malibu and 2011 Chevrolet Malibu are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu (170 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Malibu 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, 2011 Chevrolet Malibu (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. (214 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Malibu | Malibu |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
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 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 |