2008 Jeep Patriot vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 2008 Jeep Patriot is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2008 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 460 kg more than 1998 Venturi 400.
Because 2008 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Venturi 400. 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Patriot | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Jeep | Venturi |
| Model | Patriot | 400 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2500 mm |
