2003 Marcos TS500 vs. 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning
To start off, both 2003 Marcos TS500 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Marcos TS500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Marcos TS500 (321 HP) has 85 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. (236 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Marcos TS500 should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning weights approximately 293 kg more than 2003 Marcos TS500.
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 Marcos TS500 (475 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. (305 Nm). This means 2003 Marcos TS500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Marcos TS500 | 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning | |
| Make | Marcos | Vauxhall |
| Model | TS500 | VX Lightning |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 236 HP |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2420 mm |
