1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1979 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 3 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 595 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1979 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Navajo | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
