2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 2012 Jeep Patriot
To start off, 2012 Jeep Patriot is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Buick Lucerne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Buick Lucerne would be higher. At 3,786 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (158 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2012 Jeep Patriot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 206 kg more than 2012 Jeep Patriot. 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, 2006 Buick Lucerne (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Jeep Patriot. (191 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Jeep Patriot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 2012 Jeep Patriot | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Lucerne | Patriot |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3786 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1411 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1758 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1664 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2634 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
