2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 601 kg more than 2009 Nissan Frontier.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (220 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Jeep Patriot | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Patriot | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 270 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |