2012 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (323 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. (252 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Silverado. 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 Silverado (516 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Silverado | Malibu |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 516 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 6337 mm | 4872 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1965 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4018 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 136 L | 61 L |