1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1979 Fiat Mirafiori

To start off, 1979 Fiat Mirafiori 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 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 161 more horse power than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Fiat Mirafiori weights approximately 130 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Fiat Mirafiori.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo 1979 Fiat Mirafiori
Make Alfa Romeo Fiat
Model Navajo Mirafiori
Year Released 1976 1979
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1297 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 228 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 8800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 306 Nm 102 Nm
Torque RPM 7000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 76.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 52.2 mm 71.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 870 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1060 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2500 mm


 

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