1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1971 Oldsmobile 442
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 Oldsmobile 442. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile 442 would be higher. At 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Oldsmobile 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (260 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 weights approximately 860 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, 1971 Oldsmobile 442 (502 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile 442 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1971 Oldsmobile 442 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Navajo | 442 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2850 mm |
