1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1971 Buick Skylark
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1971 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 735 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, 1971 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark 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 | 1971 Buick Skylark | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Navajo | Skylark |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| 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 | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2950 mm |
