2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, both 2006 BMW MM Roadster 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, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (201 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | MM Roadster | Malibu |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
