2011 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, both 2011 Lincoln Navigator and 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Navigator is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 310 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 601 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lincoln Navigator | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Lincoln | Chevrolet |
| Model | Navigator | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2742 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5672 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1984 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 117 L |
