2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1988 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Venturi Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Venturi Coupe would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 705 kg more than 1988 Venturi Coupe.
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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Venturi Coupe. 2009 Dodge Sprinter has automatic transmission and 1988 Venturi Coupe has manual transmission. 1988 Venturi Coupe 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 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Dodge | Venturi |
| Model | Sprinter | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 7350 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 2410 mm |
