1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1981 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1981 Chrysler Newport 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1981 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1981 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 940 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, 1981 Chrysler Newport (364 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1981 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1981 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chrysler |
| Model | Navajo | Newport |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3020 mm |
