1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1959 Alpine A 106
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alpine A 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alpine A 106 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 179 more horse power than 1959 Alpine A 106. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1959 Alpine A 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo weights approximately 315 kg more than 1959 Alpine A 106. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alpine A 106. (57 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alpine A 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1959 Alpine A 106 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
| Model | Navajo | A 106 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| 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 | 870 kg | 555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2110 mm |
