2006 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2004 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 294 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (293 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 2004 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Chevrolet |
| Model | Uplander | Express |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2660 kg | 2366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 6210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3940 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |
