2000 Audi S3 vs. 2006 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2006 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi S3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi S3 would be higher. At 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2000 Audi S3. (210 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1189 kg more than 2000 Audi S3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2006 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi S3. (270 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi S3 | 2006 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | S3 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 106 L |
