1988 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 551 kg more than 1988 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Navigator 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, 2009 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 2009 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Buick | Lincoln |
| Model | Estate | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3330 mm |
