2000 AC Cobra vs. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 24 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (228 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 30 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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo. (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Cobra | Navajo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 52.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 900 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2440 mm |
