2000 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Coupe would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 814 kg more than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lincoln Town Car is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Lincoln Town Car. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Coupe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Coupe. 2011 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 2000 Hyundai Coupe has manual transmission. 2000 Hyundai Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Coupe | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lincoln |
| Model | Coupe | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 2049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3142 mm |
