2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2004 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Carina would be higher. 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 49 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 854 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina. 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 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (137 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Carina |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 70 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1979 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
