Cavaliar VS Malibu

[ViperJ]

As the title suggest Cavaliar VS Malibu? I am looking for 1997+ comparisons, comparing weight to hp to torque etc. I have specs on the malibu 2.4L 155bhp, 150ft-lbs, 3051lbs. What about the cavaliar?

[Jimster]

hhhmmmmmm......The temptation to say neither, unless it's the very latest Malibu Maxx is too great. So neither, you'll be happier with an Accord or Maxima and I don't have any Cavailier figures, but being lighter than a Malibu (I 'spose) it'd be quicker if given the same engine.

[Thepeug]

Judging from the sig, I'd say he went with the Malibu. I'd take an Accord over either of the two any day, but to each his own.

[freakonaleash1187]

i would take neither too. i would get a nissan sentra. but hey, i like nissans, so thats me.

[ViperJ]

Thanks guys I answered my own question thought. It looks like the malibu will win due to the extra 35hp and 32ft-lbs of torque even thought the malibu weights 299lbs more.

Engines & Power
Malibu Base Cavalier Sedan
Standard Engine 2.4L 150 hp .4 2.2L 115 hp I4
Horsepower 150 @ 5500 RPM 115 @ 5000 RPM
Torque (lb-ft) 167 @ 4000 RPM 135 @ 3600 RPM
Valves/Valve Configuration 16/DOHC 8/OHV
Displacement (cc) 2429 2189
Bore X Stroke (in.) 3.44 X 3.98 3.50 X 3.46
Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type/System Gas/SEFI CNG/SEFI
Turbocharger No No
Supercharger No No

Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Malibu Base Cavalier Sedan
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) 3018 2719
Curb Weight - Manual (lb.) No data 2632
Wheelbase (in.) 107.00 104.10
Length (in.) 190.40 180.70
Width (in.) 69.40 67.90
Height (in.) 56.40 54.70
Track Front (in.) 59.00 57.60
Track Rear (in.) 59.30 56.70
Ground Clearance (in.) 4.40 4.20