2012 Chevrolet Express vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Express and 2012 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Express (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. (169 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1204 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Express is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Express (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 494 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2012 Chevrolet Express | 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Express | Malibu |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2761 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4872 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 61 L |