2002 Holden Jackaroo vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Mazda 3 is newer by 9 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 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Holden Jackaroo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Holden Jackaroo. (158 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Jackaroo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 662 kg more than 2011 Mazda 3.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Jackaroo | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Holden | Mazda |
| Model | Jackaroo | 3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2045 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2639 mm |
