2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Dodge Caravan
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Dodge Caravan were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (151 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
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 Malibu (327 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Dodge Caravan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Malibu | Caravan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 151 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |