2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2008 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Chrysler 300 is newer by 2 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 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 11 more horse power than 2008 Chrysler 300. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chrysler 300. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2008 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
| Model | Malibu | 300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 68 L |
