1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1999 BMW 540
To start off, 1999 BMW 540 is newer by 23 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 540 weights approximately 901 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, 1999 BMW 540 (439 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 540 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 | 1999 BMW 540 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Navajo | 540 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1771 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
