2005 Dodge Caravan vs. 2005 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Caravan and 2005 Holden Jackaroo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Jackaroo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Jackaroo (213 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Caravan. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 Dodge Caravan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Holden Jackaroo (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Caravan. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Caravan | 2005 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Caravan | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
