2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2006 Lancia Musa

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2006 Lancia Musa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Musa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Musa weights approximately 9 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.

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 Cobalt (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Musa. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Musa. 2006 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt 2006 Lancia Musa
Make Chevrolet Lancia
Model Cobalt Musa
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2189 cc 1248 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 143 HP 69 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 180 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.1 mm 69.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.5 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1266 kg 1275 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 3990 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 5.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 47 L


 

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