1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne
To start off, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is newer by 7 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Bentley Mulsanne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (328 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne weights approximately 1380 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, 1983 Bentley Mulsanne (610 Nm @ 2450 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Bentley Mulsanne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1983 Bentley Mulsanne | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Navajo | Mulsanne |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3070 mm |
