2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2006 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lancia Musa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Musa would be higher. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (156 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Musa. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Musa weights approximately 14 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Musa. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Musa. 2006 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt has manual transmission. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Lancia Musa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Cobalt | Musa |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 47 L |