1998 Dodge Stealth vs. 2008 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2008 Jeep Patriot is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Stealth. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Stealth would be higher. At 2,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Stealth is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Stealth (282 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Stealth should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 136 kg more than 1998 Dodge Stealth.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 1998 Dodge Stealth (428 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Stealth will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Stealth | 2008 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Dodge | Jeep |
| Model | Stealth | Patriot |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2971 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 428 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2640 mm |
