2007 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 3,884 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 302 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander (325 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender. 2007 Chevrolet Uplander has automatic transmission and 2005 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Uplander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Chevrolet Uplander | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Chevrolet | Land Rover |
Model | Uplander | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3884 cc | 2498 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 325 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 9 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2058 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 75 L |