1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1980 Porsche 911
To start off, 1980 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 911. (172 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 911 weights approximately 252 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 911. (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1980 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Navajo | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1122 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2270 mm |