2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 361 kg more than 1988 Toyota Lexcen.
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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Lexcen. 2009 Dodge Sprinter has automatic transmission and 1988 Toyota Lexcen has manual transmission. 1988 Toyota Lexcen 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 Sprinter | 1988 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6950 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 2740 mm |
