2011 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2011 Chevrolet Malibu

To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Impala and 2011 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Impala (211 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Impala 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 Impala (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Malibu.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Chevrolet Impala 2011 Chevrolet Malibu
Make Chevrolet Chevrolet
Model Impala Malibu
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 211 HP 169 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 293 Nm 217 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 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 5090 mm 4872 mm
Vehicle Width 1852 mm 1786 mm
Vehicle Height 1491 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2807 mm 2852 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.1 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.4 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 61 L


 

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