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?

[ViperJ]

Anybody???

[bigdaveangell]

I think that horsepower and torqe would be about the same if they both have the same engine. The malibu weighs just about 5 or 6 hundred pounds lighter than the cavalier

[marchi1]

The malibu has the 3100 and weighs more, but it is almost like comparing apples and oranges. The malibu is also a different calss of vehicles, though the option levels would be similar. The malibu is more of a family car, while the cav is a economy.

I think that kbb.com has a comparison area to compare one car to the other.

[bigdaveangell]

Originally Posted by bigdaveangell

I think that horsepower and torqe would be about the same if they both have the same engine. The malibu weighs just about 5 or 6 hundred pounds lighter than the cavalier

Sorry. I meant to say the cavalier is lighter than the malibu

[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