2010 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 3 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 42 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (268 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1107 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS. 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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (353 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lincoln Navigator | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Lincoln | Cadillac |
| Model | Navigator | ATS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2637 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5293 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1989 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 61 L |
