2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Toyota Aygo
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Toyota Aygo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (144 HP) has 91 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 862 kg more than 2006 Toyota Aygo. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Aygo. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Aygo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Malibu | Aygo |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 35 L |