2008 Pontiac G8 vs. 2010 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Pontiac G8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Pontiac G8 would be higher. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac G8 (361 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln Navigator. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1389 kg more than 2008 Pontiac G8.
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, 2008 Pontiac G8 (522 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lincoln Navigator. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Pontiac G8 | 2010 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Pontiac | Lincoln |
| Model | G8 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1352 kg | 2741 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 127 L |
