2011 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Holden Caprice. (262 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 851 kg more than 2005 Holden Caprice. 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, 2011 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lincoln Navigator | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
| Make | Lincoln | Holden |
| Model | Navigator | Caprice |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 262 HP |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2742 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5672 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1984 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 3009 mm |
