2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2007 Chevrolet Express 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express 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, 2007 Chevrolet Express (455 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Chevrolet Express | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Malibu | Express |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5326 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 455 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3440 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 117 L |