2004 BMW 316 vs. 2004 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2004 BMW 316 and 2004 Dodge Sprinter were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 738 kg more than 2004 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 316. (175 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 316 | 2004 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 316 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 2380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 98 L |
