2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2009 Toyota Avalon
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Sprinter and 2009 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 585 kg more than 2009 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2009 Toyota Avalon, 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Avalon. (248 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2009 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Sprinter | Avalon |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 264 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 7350 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |