2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 2004 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 1053 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (330 Nm). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Venturi |
| Model | Sprinter | 400 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2203 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2500 mm |
