2005 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2010 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avalon is newer by 5 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avalon (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 497 kg more than 2010 Toyota Avalon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2010 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. (298 Nm). This means 2010 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Uplander | 2010 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Uplander | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1583 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1486 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2819 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
