1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2001 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen W12 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen W12 (590 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen W12 weights approximately 330 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 Volkswagen W12 (620 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen W12 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 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Navajo | W12 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 590 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| 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 | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
