1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 34 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 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 660 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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Nissan |
| Model | Navajo | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3200 mm |
