2008 Audi A8 vs. 2009 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Audi A8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Audi A8 would be higher. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln Navigator. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 526 kg more than 2008 Audi A8.
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, 2009 Lincoln Navigator (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A8. (431 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A8 | 2009 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Audi | Lincoln |
| Model | A8 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 127 L |
