2003 Holden Jackaroo vs. 2008 Suzuki SX4
To start off, 2008 Suzuki SX4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Jackaroo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Jackaroo 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 68 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki SX4. (144 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 Suzuki SX4. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Suzuki SX4. (184 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Jackaroo | 2008 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Holden | Suzuki |
| Model | Jackaroo | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
