2003 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Malibu. 2003 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Malibu | Defender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 298 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 75 L |