2007 Chevrolet Uplander vs. 2007 Dodge Dakota
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Uplander and 2007 Dodge Dakota were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,884 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Uplander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Uplander should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Uplander weights approximately 591 kg more than 2007 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Dodge Dakota 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 Dodge Dakota 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Uplander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Uplander | 2007 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Uplander | Dakota |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Minivan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3884 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 319 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1769 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 83 L |