2005 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2005 Chevrolet Express
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Uplander and 2005 Chevrolet Express were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 401 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (400 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Uplander | 2005 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Uplander | Express |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 285 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 2481 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |
