1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri
To start off, 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri is newer by 25 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri weights approximately 545 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) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri. (260 Nm). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2001 Alfa Romeo Centauri | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Navajo | Centauri |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1415 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
