2002 Holden Jackaroo vs. 2001 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2002 Holden Jackaroo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Renault Vel Satis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Renault Vel Satis would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Vel Satis (235 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2002 Holden Jackaroo. (158 HP @ 3900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 2002 Holden Jackaroo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Holden Jackaroo weights approximately 345 kg more than 2001 Renault Vel Satis.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (320 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Jackaroo | 2001 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Holden | Renault |
| Model | Jackaroo | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 2045 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
