2009 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2009 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 135 kg more than 2005 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lincoln Navigator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lincoln Navigator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Quest. (304 Nm). This means 2009 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Quest.
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2009 Lincoln Navigator | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Navigator | Quest |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 304 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 76 L |