1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 670 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (759 Nm) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 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 | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Porsche |
| Model | Navajo | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
