2010 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lincoln Navigator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lincoln Navigator would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Elise. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1815 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise. 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, 2010 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise. 2010 Lincoln Navigator has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lincoln Navigator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lincoln Navigator | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
| Model | Navigator | Elise |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2741 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5672 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1989 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 44 L |
