2004 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2004 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Uplander and 2004 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Uplander. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 229 kg more than 2004 Nissan Murano.
Because 2004 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Uplander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Murano 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, 2004 Nissan Murano (328 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Uplander. (299 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Uplander | 2004 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Uplander | Murano |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1796 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2810 mm |
