1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 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 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
Model | Navajo | 930 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |