2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Silverado and 2009 Dodge Sprinter were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 411 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2009 Dodge Sprinter | |
Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
Model | Silverado | Sprinter |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5999 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 515 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1549 kg | 1960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5860 mm | 7350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 2740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 4330 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 95 L |