1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1959 Austin A 135
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 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1210 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Austin |
| Model | Navajo | A 135 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3100 mm |
