1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2012 BMW 128
To start off, 2012 BMW 128 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. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 128 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2012 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | BMW |
| Model | Navajo | 128 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2659 mm |
