2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Fiat Ducato
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Fiat Ducato were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,800 cc, 2006 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Malibu | Ducato |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2800 cc |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.5 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 80 L |