1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 16 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 weights approximately 180 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, 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 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 | 1992 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jaguar |
| Model | Navajo | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |
