1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2006 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2006 Mazda B2300 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 2,260 cc, 2006 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 488 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2006 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mazda |
| Model | Navajo | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2260 cc |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2840 mm |
