2006 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2006 Toyota RunX
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Uplander and 2006 Toyota RunX 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 67 more horse power than 2006 Toyota RunX. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota RunX.
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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RunX. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RunX. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota RunX has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota RunX 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 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Uplander | RunX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 60 L |
