2010 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 3 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. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Malibu | ALTIMA |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4872 mm | 4864 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1786 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2852 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |