1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2002 BMW 320

To start off, 2002 BMW 320 is newer by 26 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. Both 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo and 2002 BMW 320 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 430 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo 2002 BMW 320
Make Alfa Romeo BMW
Model Navajo 320
Year Released 1976 2002
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 228 HP 142 HP
Engine RPM 8800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 306 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 7000 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 52.2 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 870 kg 1300 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1060 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2740 mm


 

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