2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu (197 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 24 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
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, 2004 Chevrolet Malibu (299 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Audi A6. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Audi | Chevrolet |
| Model | A6 | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 1638 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
