1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1976 Suzuki LJ 50
To start off, both 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo and 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo weights approximately 175 kg more than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50.
Because 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 will offer significantly more control. 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Suzuki LJ 50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1976 Suzuki LJ 50 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Suzuki |
| Model | Navajo | LJ 50 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 539 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 1940 mm |
