1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 31 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1247 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Land Rover |
| Model | Navajo | Defender |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| 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 | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3230 mm |
