1981 Fiat Argenta vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 32 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Argenta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Argenta.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW 1 Series (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Argenta. (136 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Argenta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Argenta | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Argenta | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 53 L |
