1981 Fiat Argenta vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1981 Fiat Argenta is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 2.6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 2.6 would be higher. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley 2.6 (101 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Argenta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley 2.6 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Argenta.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Riley 2.6 (194 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Argenta. (136 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Riley 2.6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Argenta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Argenta | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Riley |
| Model | Argenta | 2.6 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 54 L |
