2013 Chevrolet Impala vs. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Impala and 2013 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Impala (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (187 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 88 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Impala (355 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (244 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Impala | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Impala | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1658 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1851 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2738 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
