2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (156 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 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, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (141 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot. 2009 Jeep Patriot has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda RX-8 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda RX-8 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Patriot | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Jeep | Mazda |
| Model | Patriot | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1306 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
