2002 BMW 330 vs. 2009 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2009 Jeep Patriot is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Patriot.
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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (141 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 330 | 2009 Jeep Patriot | |
Make | BMW | Jeep |
Model | 330 | Patriot |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |