2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2009 Dodge Sprinter

To start off, both 2009 Dodge Viper and 2009 Dodge Sprinter were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (152 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Sprinter.

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 Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. (280 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Sprinter. 2009 Dodge Sprinter has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Sprinter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Viper 2009 Dodge Sprinter
Make Dodge Dodge
Model Viper Sprinter
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Roadster Van
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8285 cc 2986 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 499 HP 152 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 711 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 12 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 5910 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 2450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3670 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 95 L


 

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