2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2000 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ascari Ecosse would be higher. At 4,722 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ascari Ecosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 712 kg more than 2000 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 2000 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm). This means 2000 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. 2009 Dodge Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2000 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 2000 Ascari Ecosse 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 | 2000 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Dodge | Ascari |
| Model | Sprinter | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 678 Nm |
| 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 | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 7350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1130 mm |
