1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2006 Lexus IS
To start off, 2006 Lexus IS 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (153 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus IS weights approximately 635 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2006 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lexus |
| Model | Navajo | IS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
