2005 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2005 Mazda B2500
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Uplander and 2005 Mazda B2500 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,030 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 375 kg more than 2005 Mazda B2500.
Because 2005 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda B2500 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, 2005 Mazda B2500 (323 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Uplander | 2005 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Uplander | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4030 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2990 mm |
