1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1976 Bristol 412
To start off, both 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo and 1976 Bristol 412 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 840 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 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. 1976 Bristol 412 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. 1976 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1976 Bristol 412 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bristol |
Model | Navajo | 412 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |