2011 Jeep Patriot vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2011 Jeep Patriot and 2011 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2011 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2011 Jeep Patriot.
Because 2011 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Jeep Patriot. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Jeep Patriot. 2011 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2011 Jeep Patriot has manual transmission. 2011 Jeep Patriot will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Jeep Patriot | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Jeep | Nissan |
Model | Patriot | Frontier |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 223 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1758 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1697 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 80 L |