2009 Dodge Sprinter vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 4 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 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 250 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Sprinter | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Sprinter | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
