2006 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2006 Ford Escape
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Uplander and 2006 Ford Escape were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 48 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Escape weights approximately 496 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.
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, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
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2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 2006 Ford Escape | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Uplander | Escape |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2262 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 62 L |