2005 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2009 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Uplander would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 775 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2009 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. (298 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Uplander | 2009 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Uplander | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 5663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2107 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
