2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2003 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sienna (173 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 255 kg more than 2003 Toyota Sienna.
Because 2009 Dodge Sprinter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Dodge Sprinter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sienna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Sienna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2003 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Sprinter | Sienna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Van | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2910 mm |
