2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1966 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Pontiac GTO (366 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 560 kg more than 1966 Pontiac GTO.
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, 1966 Pontiac GTO (575 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1966 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 1966 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Sprinter | GTO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 6375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 366 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 7350 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 2930 mm |
