1955 Austin A 40 vs. 2002 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, 2002 Holden Jackaroo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 40 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 171 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 890 kg more than 1955 Austin A 40. 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 40 | 2002 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Austin | Holden |
| Model | A 40 | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2770 mm |
