2008 Acura RDX vs. 2008 Chevrolet Uplander
To start off, both 2008 Acura RDX and 2008 Chevrolet Uplander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,880 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 240 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura RDX weights approximately 375 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander.
Because 2008 Acura RDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura RDX 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, 2008 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. (325 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander.
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2008 Acura RDX | 2008 Chevrolet Uplander | |
Make | Acura | Chevrolet |
Model | RDX | Uplander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2299 cc | 3880 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 353 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3080 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |