1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2004 GMC Safari
To start off, 2004 GMC Safari is newer by 28 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 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP) has 37 more horse power than 2004 GMC Safari. (191 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2004 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 GMC Safari weights approximately 923 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, 2004 GMC Safari (339 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm). This means 2004 GMC Safari 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 | 2004 GMC Safari | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | GMC |
| Model | Navajo | Safari |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 191 HP |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1793 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
