1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1966 Porsche 911
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 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 911 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 68 more horse power than 1966 Porsche 911. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1966 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Porsche 911 weights approximately 192 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Porsche 911. (179 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1966 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Navajo | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2220 mm |