1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1966 BMW 1600
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 BMW 1600 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 143 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1600. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1600 weights approximately 50 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1600. (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1966 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Navajo | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
