1998 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1188 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Civic | 2006 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Honda | Lincoln |
| Model | Civic | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1834 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3020 mm |
