2009 Cadillac Escalade vs. 2005 Holden Jackaroo
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 4 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2005 Holden Jackaroo. (213 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Jackaroo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (566 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Jackaroo. (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Jackaroo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac Escalade | 2005 Holden Jackaroo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Holden |
| Model | Escalade | Jackaroo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 566 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2770 mm |
