1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,319 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 890 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. 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, 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1967 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Pontiac |
| Model | Navajo | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5319 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 101.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |
