2003 Holden Jackaroo vs. 2011 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2011 Buick Lucerne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Jackaroo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Jackaroo would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Lucerne (292 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2003 Holden Jackaroo. (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Jackaroo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 107 kg more than 2011 Buick Lucerne.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Buick Lucerne (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Jackaroo. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Jackaroo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Jackaroo | 2011 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Holden | Buick |
| Model | Jackaroo | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2936 mm |
