1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1996 Volvo V90
To start off, 1996 Volvo V90 is newer by 20 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 2,922 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Volvo V90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1996 Volvo V90. (177 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo V90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volvo V90 weights approximately 745 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Volvo V90. (260 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Volvo V90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1996 Volvo V90 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
| Model | Navajo | V90 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| 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 | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1450 mm |
