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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (210 Nm @ 4000 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 | 2196 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 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 Tank Capacity | 61 L | 117 L |