2006 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (180 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 574 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander (293 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (274 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Uplander | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 73 L |
