1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1959 MG MGA
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 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 MG MGA 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 122 more horse power than 1959 MG MGA. (106 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1959 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 MG MGA weights approximately 30 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 MG MGA. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1959 MG MGA | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | MG |
| Model | Navajo | MGA |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 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 | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2390 mm |
