2003 Holden Jackaroo vs. 1988 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Holden Jackaroo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Holden Jackaroo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Holden Jackaroo (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Carina. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 735 kg more than 1988 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Holden Jackaroo (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Jackaroo | 1988 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Jackaroo | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2540 mm |
