1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1961 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 2,651 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 365 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. (201 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Vauxhall Velox.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | 1961 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Vauxhall |
| Model | Navajo | Velox |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2651 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2720 mm |
