1973 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 375 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro. (379 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Chevrolet Camaro | 2009 Dodge Sprinter | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Camaro | Sprinter |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 379 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 7350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 2740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 4330 mm |