2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2006 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and 2006 Suzuki Liana were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Liana. (105 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Liana.
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 (327 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2006 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
Model | Malibu | Liana |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3900 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 327 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |