1999 Audi S8 vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Audi S8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Audi S8 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 887 kg more than 1999 Audi S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lincoln Navigator. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (330 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | S8 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4170 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 106 L |
