1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1973 BMW 3.3
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3.3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3.3 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3.3. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 580 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3.3. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.3. 1973 BMW 3.3 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. 1973 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1973 BMW 3.3 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Navajo | 3.3 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |