2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Sprinter and 2004 Peugeot 406 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 20 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 406. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 609 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 406. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Sprinter | 406 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1979 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2600 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 70 L |
