2004 Holden Cruze vs. 2002 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, 2004 Holden Cruze is newer by 2 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, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (158 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2004 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2004 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Cruze | 2002 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Holden | Holden |
| Model | Cruze | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 2045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2770 mm |
