2005 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lincoln Navigator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lincoln Navigator would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Elise. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1331 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2005 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lincoln Navigator | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
| Model | Navigator | Elise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2257 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 44 L |
