2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Sprinter would be higher. Both 2004 Dodge Sprinter and 2005 Toyota Tacoma are equipped with a 2,688 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (164 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 198 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Sprinter (330 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (248 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 1758 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2370 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 79 L |
