2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1995 Nissan President
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan President. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan President would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Nissan President weights approximately 199 kg more than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. 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, 1995 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1995 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Sprinter | 1995 Nissan President | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Sprinter | President |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6950 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 3040 mm |