1990 Dodge Stealth vs. 2009 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (172 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 577 kg more than 1990 Dodge Stealth.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1990 Dodge Stealth (429 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen T5. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen T5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Stealth | 2009 Volkswagen T5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Stealth | T5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 429 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3010 mm |
