1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, 2005 Holden Jackaroo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Holden Jackaroo. (213 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Jackaroo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 544 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Jackaroo. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Jackaroo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2770 mm |
