1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 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 169 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 520 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Navajo | 200 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |