1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1981 Alpine A 310
To start off, 1981 Alpine A 310 is newer by 5 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1981 Alpine A 310. (150 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1981 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Alpine A 310 weights approximately 110 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1981 Alpine A 310 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alpine |
Model | Navajo | A 310 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |