2002 Skoda Superb vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Skoda Superb. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Skoda Superb 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 91 more horse power than 2002 Skoda Superb. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2002 Skoda Superb. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 609 kg more than 2002 Skoda Superb. 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, 2002 Skoda Superb, 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Skoda Superb. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Skoda Superb.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Skoda Superb 2011 Lincoln Town Car
Make Skoda Lincoln
Model Superb Town Car
Year Released 2002 2011
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1781 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 239 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 389 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4100 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Flex Fuel
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 2049 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 5624 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1994 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1501 mm
Wheelbase Size 2810 mm 3142 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 72 L


 

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