1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS 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 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 872 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lexus |
| Model | Navajo | IS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2731 mm |
