2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 706 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1857 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6950 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
