1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1967 Volvo 120
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 Volvo 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Volvo 120 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 161 more horse power than 1967 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1967 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Volvo 120 weights approximately 144 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1967 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Navajo | 120 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
