2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 2002 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, 2008 Buick Lucerne is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Jackaroo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Jackaroo would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Holden Jackaroo. (158 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Jackaroo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 187 kg more than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Lucerne | 2002 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Buick | Holden |
| Model | Lucerne | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2998 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 | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1858 kg | 2045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2770 mm |
