1993 Acura NSX vs. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo
To start off, 1993 Acura NSX is newer by 17 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Acura NSX weights approximately 500 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Acura NSX | 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | |
| Make | Acura | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | NSX | Navajo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 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 | 1370 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2440 mm |
