1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1998 Dodge Copperhead
To start off, 1998 Dodge Copperhead is newer by 22 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 2,699 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Copperhead is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Copperhead. (220 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Copperhead. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Copperhead weights approximately 187 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Copperhead. (255 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Copperhead.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1998 Dodge Copperhead | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Navajo | Copperhead |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2800 mm |
