2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2009 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Sprinter and 2009 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,200 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Savana (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Savana weights approximately 590 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, 2009 Dodge Sprinter (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Savana. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Savana.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2009 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Sprinter | Savana |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 2550 kg |
