2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2007 Mini Cooper 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (201 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Mini Cooper. (173 HP @ 1600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2007 Mini Cooper.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mini Cooper. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu has automatic transmission and 2007 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2007 Mini Cooper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mini |
Model | Malibu | Cooper |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2470 mm |