2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2006 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla (189 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 19 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Corolla. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Cobalt | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |
