2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (315 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. (236 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 24 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning | |
| Make | Porsche | Vauxhall |
| Model | 911 | VX Lightning |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 236 HP |
| Torque | 370 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 | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1342 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2420 mm |
