1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow

To start off, both 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo and 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1284 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. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
Make Alfa Romeo Rolls-Royce
Model Navajo Silver Shadow
Year Released 1976 1976
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 6750 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 0 HP
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 104.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 52.2 mm 99.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 8.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 870 kg 2154 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 5180 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1060 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 3060 mm


 

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