1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 36 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. Both 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo and 2012 BMW 120 are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 690 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2012 BMW 120 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
Model | Navajo | 120 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |