1985 AC Cobra vs. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 9 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 AC Cobra weights approximately 210 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, 1985 AC Cobra (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cobra | Navajo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |
