2007 BMW 130 vs. 2007 Jeep Patriot
To start off, both 2007 BMW 130 and 2007 Jeep Patriot were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Patriot.
Because 2007 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 130. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Patriot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 2007 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | BMW | Jeep |
| Model | 130 | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
