1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1969 Buick GS
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1969 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1969 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 760 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS 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 | 1969 Buick GS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Navajo | GS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2860 mm |
