2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1994 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 630 kg more than 1994 Nissan Laurel. 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan Laurel. (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 1994 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Sprinter | Laurel |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 7350 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 2730 mm |
