2007 Acura TSX vs. 2006 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2007 Acura TSX 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Acura TSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TSX (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TSX should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Acura TSX (222 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura TSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura TSX | 2006 Chevrolet Malibu | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | TSX | Malibu |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 144 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 61 L |