1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart

To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart weights approximately 605 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. (185 Nm). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart has automatic transmission and 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo has manual transmission. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mercedes-Benz Smart will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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