1981 Fiat Argenta vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Argenta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Argenta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 520 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Argenta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Argenta.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 520 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Argenta. (136 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Argenta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Argenta | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Argenta | 520 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
