1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1956 BMW 501
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1956 BMW 501. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 535 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 501. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1956 BMW 501 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Navajo | 501 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
