1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1950 Alvis TA 21
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1950 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 578 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1950 Alvis TA 21 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alvis |
| Model | Navajo | TA 21 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
