2007 Jeep Patriot vs. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Patriot and 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (228 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Patriot.
Because 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Jeep Patriot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 Jeep Grand Cherokee (411 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Patriot. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee has automatic transmission and 2007 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2007 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Patriot | 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Jeep | Jeep |
| Model | Patriot | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 78 L |
