2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler 300. (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 680 kg more than 2009 Chrysler 300. 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, 2009 Chrysler 300 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chrysler 300 | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lincoln |
| Model | 300 | Navigator |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 2639 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1989 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3023 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 106 L |
