2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Pontiac Montana
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Pontiac Montana were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Montana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 201 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac Montana weights approximately 235 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
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 (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Montana. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Montana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Pontiac Montana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Malibu | Montana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 95 L |
