1957 Abarth 500 vs. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 500. (23 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo weights approximately 402 kg more than 1957 Abarth 500. 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 500. (33 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 500 | 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | |
| Make | Abarth | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 500 | Navajo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 33 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 52.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 468 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1260 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |
