2008 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Uplander is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Uplander (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. (233 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander.
Because 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander. (326 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Uplander.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Uplander | 2002 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Uplander | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3880 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 2310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 96 L |