2002 Holden Jackaroo vs. 2012 Buick Regal
To start off, 2012 Buick Regal is newer by 10 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Jackaroo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Buick Regal. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 287 kg more than 2012 Buick Regal. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Regal. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Jackaroo | 2012 Buick Regal | |
| Make | Holden | Buick |
| Model | Jackaroo | Regal |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1633 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4831 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2738 mm |
