2006 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2006 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Uplander and 2006 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander (201 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2006 GMC Savana. (195 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2006 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 860 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.
Because 2006 GMC Savana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Savana (353 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (293 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 2006 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Chevrolet | GMC |
| Model | Uplander | Savana |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 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 |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 117 L |
