2007 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Uplander and 2007 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic 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 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Chevrolet Uplander has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Uplander | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Uplander | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
