1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1979 Fiat 131
To start off, 1979 Fiat 131 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 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1979 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat 131 weights approximately 340 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat 131. (152 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1979 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Fiat |
| Model | Navajo | 131 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2500 mm |
