2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (181 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (300 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
Model | Malibu | Frontier |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3278 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 274 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 73 L |