2007 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2005 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Crown (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Crown (294 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 2005 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Malibu | Crown |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2790 mm |
