1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 9 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 230 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica. 1985 Toyota Celica 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. 1985 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | Navajo | Celica |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |