2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Suzuki Aerio
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Suzuki Aerio 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 @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. (155 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 685 kg more than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Aerio. (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Aerio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Suzuki Aerio | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Malibu | Aerio |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |
