2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1985 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 690 kg more than 1985 Toyota Crown. 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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 1985 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Crown |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2700 mm |
