2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 65 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (152 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sprinter | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 120 L |
