2006 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2006 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Uplander and 2006 Pontiac Solstice 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 (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Uplander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander 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 Chevrolet Uplander (289 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander has automatic transmission and 2006 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2006 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 2006 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Pontiac |
| Model | Uplander | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2376 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 49 L |
