1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2006 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2006 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 30 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 2,776 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 1161 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Because 2006 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Jeep Cherokee (401 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Jeep Cherokee 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 | 2006 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Jeep |
| Model | Navajo | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
