2009 Chevrolet Traverse vs. 2010 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2010 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chevrolet Traverse would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. (239 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 710 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Traverse is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lincoln Town Car. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Traverse will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Traverse | 2010 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lincoln |
| Model | Traverse | Town Car |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 72 L |
