2005 Holden Jackaroo vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Jackaroo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Jackaroo 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 23 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 566 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord. 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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Jackaroo | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Jackaroo | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 213 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2750 mm |
