2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2004 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2009 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Holden Monaro (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 358 kg more than 2004 Holden Monaro.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Monaro. (374 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Monaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2004 Holden Monaro | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Sprinter | Monaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2800 mm |
