2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2006 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Ram and 2006 Dodge Sprinter were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 522 kg more than 2006 Dodge Sprinter. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Dodge Sprinter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Ram. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Sprinter will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Sprinter. (331 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2006 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Ram | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2688 cc |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2472 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 5900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 2260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 23.5 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 98 L |
