2007 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Uplander would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 77 kg more than 2011 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2011 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2011 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Uplander. (325 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Uplander | 2011 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Nissan |
| Model | Uplander | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3884 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 2283 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
