Fiat Argenta (1981 – 1983) vs Alfa Romeo Alfetta (1979 – 1984): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Alfetta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 130 hp against 122 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 10.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.9 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,120 kg against 1,140 kg. At 4,450 mm, the Fiat Argenta is 66 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Alfetta. The Fiat Argenta dates from 1981 – 1983, the Alfa Romeo Alfetta from 1979 – 1984.
| Specification |
Fiat
Argenta
1981 – 1983
|
Alfa Romeo
Alfetta
1979 – 1984
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1981 – 1983 | 1979 – 1984 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 72 – 122 hp | 82 – 130 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 172 Nm | 142 – 178 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 – 19.2 s | 9.7 – 15.3 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 175 km/h | 155 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 – 10.6 L/100 km | 7.9 – 9.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,450 mm | 4,384 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,558 – 2,560 mm | 2,510 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,140 – 1,285 kg | 1,120 – 1,270 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.