1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1966 Renault Floride
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 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault Floride 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) has 177 more horse power than 1966 Renault Floride. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo weights approximately 45 kg more than 1966 Renault Floride. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault Floride. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1966 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Navajo | Floride |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 51 HP |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |
