2003 Lexus LX vs. 2003 Vauxhall VX220
To start off, both 2003 Lexus LX and 2003 Vauxhall VX220 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lexus LX (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lexus LX weights approximately 1560 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Lexus LX will offer significantly more control. 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 Lexus LX (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall VX220. 2003 Lexus LX has automatic transmission and 2003 Vauxhall VX220 has manual transmission. 2003 Vauxhall VX220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Lexus LX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Lexus LX | 2003 Vauxhall VX220 | |
Make | Lexus | Vauxhall |
Model | LX | VX220 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4662 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 146 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 54 L |