1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1976 Fiat 131
To start off, both 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo and 1976 Fiat 131 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 164 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 131. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Fiat 131 weights approximately 150 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 131. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1976 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
Model | Navajo | 131 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |