2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2008 Jeep Patriot
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Punto and 2008 Jeep Patriot were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Patriot (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Punto. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 1485 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Punto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Jeep Patriot (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Punto | 2008 Jeep Patriot | |
Make | Fiat | Jeep |
Model | Punto | Patriot |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 51 L |