1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1961 Cadillac 62
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1200 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, 1961 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac 62 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 | 1961 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Cadillac |
| Model | Navajo | 62 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3300 mm |
