1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1972 Volvo 145
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 Volvo 145. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Volvo 145 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 @ 8800 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1972 Volvo 145. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1972 Volvo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Volvo 145 weights approximately 420 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volvo 145. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volvo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1972 Volvo 145 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Navajo | 145 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| 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 | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
