2004 Holden Cruze vs. 2004 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, both 2004 Holden Cruze and 2004 Lincoln Navigator were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2004 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1734 kg more than 2004 Holden Cruze. 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, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (481 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Holden Cruze | 2004 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Holden | Lincoln |
| Model | Cruze | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1490 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 2719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3070 mm |
