1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1974 Volvo 164
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 164. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 164 weights approximately 490 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 164. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1974 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Navajo | 164 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
