2000 Lincoln Continental vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 466 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2000 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lincoln Continental | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Lincoln | Honda |
Model | Continental | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |