1997 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, 2005 Holden Jackaroo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (345 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 Holden Jackaroo. (213 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 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 525 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Corvette.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Jackaroo. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Jackaroo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Holden |
| Model | Corvette | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
