2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2004 Opel Vectra
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Sprinter and 2004 Opel Vectra 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 9 more horse power than 2004 Opel Vectra. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2004 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 810 kg more than 2004 Opel Vectra. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Opel Vectra. (220 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Opel Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2004 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Sprinter | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2265 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2620 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4020 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 61 L |
