2011 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2011 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2011 Lincoln Navigator and 2011 Nissan Altima 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 135 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1344 kg more than 2011 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lincoln Navigator is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Lincoln Navigator. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Altima, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Altima. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lincoln Navigator | 2011 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Lincoln | Nissan |
Model | Navigator | Altima |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 494 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2742 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5672 mm | 4595 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1984 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2675 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 76 L |