1953 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2002 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, 2002 Holden Jackaroo is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,859 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (115 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 437 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air. (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air | 2002 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Bel Air | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1483 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2770 mm |
