1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2006 Mazda 3
To start off, 2006 Mazda 3 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 1,998 cc, 2006 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2006 Mazda 3. (139 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 3 weights approximately 264 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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2006 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Navajo | 3 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
