1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2000 BMW Z9
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 is newer by 24 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), 2000 BMW Z9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z9 weights approximately 816 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, 2000 BMW Z9 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW Z9 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 | 2000 BMW Z9 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Navajo | Z9 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2960 mm |
