2011 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2011 Lincoln Navigator and 2011 Lotus Elise 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, 2011 Lincoln Navigator (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1727 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, 2011 Lincoln Navigator (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise. 2011 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. 2011 Lincoln Navigator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Lincoln Navigator | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lincoln | Lotus |
Model | Navigator | Elise |
Year Released | 2011 | 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 | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 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 | 2639 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5293 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2002 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1989 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3023 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 44 L |