1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, both 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo and 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,305 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 505 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Navajo | 230 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2305 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
