1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1980 Volvo 245 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 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 147 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 245. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 245. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 245 weights approximately 470 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Navajo | 245 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
