1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1965 Jaguar Type S
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 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1965 Jaguar Type S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 750 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Jaguar Type S. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Jaguar Type S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1965 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | Navajo | Type S |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
