1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1999 Lada Natacha

To start off, 1999 Lada Natacha is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lada Natacha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 70 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lada Natacha weights approximately 415 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.

Because 1959 Abarth 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lada Natacha, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Lada Natacha (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Lada Natacha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.

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