2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Van
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 and 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Van were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Van (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500. (152 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Van should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500.
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 3500 Van (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500. (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Van will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500 | 2009 Dodge Sprinter 3500 Van | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Sprinter | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 5910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 95 L |
