1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2005 BMW 330
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 29 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 655 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2005 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Navajo | 330 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2770 mm |
