2007 Jeep Patriot vs. 2007 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2007 Jeep Patriot and 2007 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,505 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Maxima (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Maxima 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 Nissan Maxima. 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 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Patriot. 2007 Nissan Maxima 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 Nissan Maxima will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Patriot | 2007 Nissan Maxima | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Patriot | Maxima |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3505 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 76 L |
