2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (201 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 170 kg more than 2006 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2006 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy (339 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Subaru |
| Model | Malibu | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
