1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 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 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 380 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90. (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alfa Romeo 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 90 | Navajo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 52.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
