2005 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2005 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Uplander and 2005 Suzuki Liana were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Uplander (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 881 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Liana. 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 Uplander (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Uplander | 2005 Suzuki Liana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Suzuki |
| Model | Uplander | Liana |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
