2006 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Uplander would be higher. At 3,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (201 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 885 kg more than 2011 Land Rover LR2.
Because 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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, 2011 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander. (293 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Uplander | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
| Model | Uplander | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3490 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2660 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
