2006 Acura RSX vs. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2006 Acura RSX and 2006 Chevrolet Malibu were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 201 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Acura RSX. (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Acura RSX. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 2006 Acura RSX has manual transmission. 2006 Acura RSX 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Acura RSX | 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
| Model | RSX | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
