2006 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 4 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 26 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 496 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country. (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Malibu | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chrysler |
Model | Malibu | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |