Fiat Argenta (1983 – 1985) vs Opel Kadett Caravan (1984 – 1991): specs compared
The Fiat Argenta is the more powerful of the two, with up to 122 hp against 115 hp. The Opel Kadett Caravan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 10.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 175 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 876 kg against 1,140 kg. At 4,435 mm, the Fiat Argenta is 206 mm longer than the Opel Kadett Caravan.
| Specification |
Fiat
Argenta
1983 – 1985
|
Opel
Kadett Caravan
1984 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1985 | 1984 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 13 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 72 – 122 hp | 54 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 133 – 196 Nm | 84 – 169 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 – 19.2 s | 10.0 – 22.0 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 175 km/h | 147 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 10.6 L/100 km | 5.7 – 8.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,435 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,656 – 1,661 mm | 1,660 – 1,669 mm |
| Height | 1,435 – 1,440 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,140 – 1,305 kg | 876 – 1,000 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.