1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Toyota MR2 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1998 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 365 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1998 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
| Model | Navajo | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| 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 | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
