1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1986 Lada 2104
To start off, 1986 Lada 2104 is newer by 10 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 158 more horse power than 1986 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1986 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lada 2104 weights approximately 140 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1986 Lada 2104 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lada |
| Model | Navajo | 2104 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2430 mm |
