2007 Chevrolet HHR vs. 1995 Lincoln Continental

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lincoln Continental (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet HHR.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1995 Lincoln Continental (372 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet HHR. 1995 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet HHR has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet HHR will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2007 Chevrolet HHR 1995 Lincoln Continental
Make Chevrolet Lincoln
Model HHR Continental
Year Released 2007 1995
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2201 cc 4599 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 149 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 206 Nm 372 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 5250 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1610 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2780 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 61 L 75 L