1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220
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 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 468 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Navajo | 220 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2193 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1338 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2710 mm |
