1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 Bitter SC. (177 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1981 Bitter SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bitter SC weights approximately 480 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Bitter SC. (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Bitter SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1981 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bitter |
| Model | Navajo | SC |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
