2005 Holden Jackaroo vs. 1998 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Holden Jackaroo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Civic would be higher. 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 139 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 965 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Jackaroo | 1998 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Jackaroo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
