2012 Jeep Patriot vs. 2012 Fiat Grande Punto
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Patriot and 2012 Fiat Grande Punto were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Patriot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Patriot (158 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Patriot should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 321 kg more than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Jeep Patriot (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Patriot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Grande Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Patriot | 2012 Fiat Grande Punto | |
| Make | Jeep | Fiat |
| Model | Patriot | Grande Punto |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1411 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1758 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1664 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |
