2012 Jeep Patriot vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Jeep Patriot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Jeep Patriot would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Patriot weights approximately 47 kg more than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
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, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan ALTIMA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Patriot | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Jeep | Nissan |
| Model | Patriot | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1758 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1664 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2634 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 76 L |
