2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (201 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 80 kg more than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Crown. (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Malibu | Crown |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 75 L |
