1999 Kia Elan vs. 1999 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, both 1999 Kia Elan and 1999 Lincoln Navigator were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln Navigator (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1999 Kia Elan. (149 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1287 kg more than 1999 Kia Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Kia Elan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Elan. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Elan. 1999 Lincoln Navigator has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Elan has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Lincoln Navigator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Elan | 1999 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Kia | Lincoln |
| Model | Elan | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3030 mm |
