1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2008 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2008 Saturn Sky is newer by 32 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Sky. (173 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Sky weights approximately 865 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Sky. (226 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Sky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2008 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Saturn |
| Model | Navajo | Sky |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
