2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1001 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Express. 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, 2011 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Express. (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Express | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1638 kg | 2639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 106 L |
