2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (155 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 148 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Sprinter | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 7350 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2740 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4330 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 72 L |
