2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2012 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu (252 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2012 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
Model | Silverado | Malibu |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4872 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1786 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2852 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 61 L |