2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Peugeot 307 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 307.
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 (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 307. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Peugeot |
| Model | Malibu | 307 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
