2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Sprinter would be higher. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 79 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
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, 2010 Lotus Elise (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Sprinter | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 86 L |