2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Lincoln Navigator were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2006 Lincoln Navigator 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 Lincoln Navigator 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 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Lincoln Navigator | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
Model | Malibu | Navigator |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3020 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 106 L |