2011 Lincoln Navigator vs. 2011 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2011 Lincoln Navigator and 2011 Toyota Matrix 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 152 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Matrix. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Matrix.
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 Toyota Matrix, 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Matrix. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Lincoln Navigator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lincoln Navigator | 2011 Toyota Matrix | |
| Make | Lincoln | Toyota |
| Model | Navigator | Matrix |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 494 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1984 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1984 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3327 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 50 L |
