2009 Dodge Dakota vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Dakota 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Dakota (207 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota. 2009 Dodge Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Dakota has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Dakota will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 2009 Dodge Sprinter | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Dakota | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 207 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 6950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 2740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 4330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 95 L |
