1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1976 Mazda RX-2
To start off, both 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo and 1976 Mazda RX-2 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,292 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1976 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda RX-2 weights approximately 90 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1976 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Navajo | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2480 mm |
