1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Lada Natacha

To start off, 1995 Lada Natacha is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1995 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 915 kg more than 1995 Lada Natacha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1968 Buick Riviera 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 1968 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Natacha. (119 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Natacha. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Lada Natacha has manual transmission. 1995 Lada Natacha will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Buick Riviera 1995 Lada Natacha
Make Buick Lada
Model Riviera Natacha
Year Released 1968 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7050 cc 1498 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 305 HP 70 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 645 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 3400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1900 kg 985 kg
Vehicle Length 5370 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1350 mm