1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1975 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Chante 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 198 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo weights approximately 378 kg more than 1975 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1975 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Navajo | Chante |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2210 mm |
