2008 Jeep Patriot vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Patriot and 2008 Opel Corsa 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 49 more horse power than 2008 Opel Corsa. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 1290 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa. 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 Opel Corsa. 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 Opel Corsa (280 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Jeep Patriot. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Patriot | 2008 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Jeep | Opel |
| Model | Patriot | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1684 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 44 L |
