2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2005 Chevrolet Uplander
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2005 Chevrolet Uplander were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,326 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 456 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2005 Chevrolet Uplander | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Avalanche | Uplander |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2563 kg | 2107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 95 L |
