2003 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning

To start off, both 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (260 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. (236 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 944 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe (393 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. (305 Nm). This means 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning
Make Chevrolet Vauxhall
Model Tahoe VX Lightning
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4807 cc 2198 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 260 HP 236 HP
Torque 393 Nm 305 Nm
Engine Bore Size 96 mm 86.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 83 mm 94.6 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 6 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2262 kg 1318 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2420 mm


 

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