2008 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Sprinter.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Century. (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Sprinter | 1980 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Century |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2870 mm |
