2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 1987 Maserati 228

To start off, 2009 Jeep Patriot is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Maserati 228. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Maserati 228 would be higher. At 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Maserati 228 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Maserati 228 should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Patriot.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Maserati 228 (365 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (141 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot. 2009 Jeep Patriot has automatic transmission and 1987 Maserati 228 has manual transmission. 1987 Maserati 228 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Jeep Patriot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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