2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Honda Odyssey
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Honda Odyssey 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 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2006 Honda Odyssey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Odyssey will offer significantly more control. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Odyssey. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Odyssey.
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Malibu | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 79 L |