1999 Lotus Esprit 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 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln Navigator. (310 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1259 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit. 2010 Lincoln Navigator has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Navigator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Esprit | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Lotus | Lincoln |
| Model | Esprit | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 2637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |
