2004 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2004 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado (345 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 71 kg more than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. 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 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (330 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Silverado | 2004 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Silverado | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 2380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 98 L |
