2005 Lincoln Continental vs. 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada
To start off, both 2005 Lincoln Continental and 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Lincoln Continental. (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada should accelerate faster than 2005 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada weights approximately 254 kg more than 2005 Lincoln Continental. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lincoln Continental. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada 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, 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada (373 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lincoln Continental. (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Continental | 2005 Oldsmobile Bravada | |
| Make | Lincoln | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Continental | Bravada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 76 L |
