2002 Buick Century vs. 2007 Lincoln Navigator

To start off, 2007 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2002 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1199 kg more than 2002 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Lincoln Navigator is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Century.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Buick Century 2007 Lincoln Navigator
Make Buick Lincoln
Model Century Navigator
Year Released 2002 2007
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3135 cc 5408 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 3 valves
Horse Power 176 HP 300 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 264 Nm 495 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 106 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 2719 kg
Vehicle Length 4950 mm 5300 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 2000 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 3030 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.8 L/100km 14.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 21.5 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 10.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 106 L


 

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