1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 715 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
| Model | Navajo | 408 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
