1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1972 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Dart. (150 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Dart weights approximately 465 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Dodge Dart (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Dart 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 | 1972 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Navajo | Dart |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
