2009 Jeep Patriot vs. 2009 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Pontiac Solstice were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,384 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac Solstice (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Patriot. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 278 kg more than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Because 2009 Jeep Patriot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Jeep Patriot (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Pontiac Solstice. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Patriot | 2009 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Jeep | Pontiac |
| Model | Patriot | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2384 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 49 L |
