1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 644 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 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Chevrolet |
| Model | Navajo | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| 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 | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2810 mm |
