1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo would be higher. 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 160 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mazda 818 weights approximately 10 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Navajo | 818 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2320 mm |
