2005 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 169 kg more than 2006 Land Rover Defender. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 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) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. 2005 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. 2005 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Malibu | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 300 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |