1973 Honda 1300 vs. 1996 Lada Natacha
To start off, 1996 Lada Natacha is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lada Natacha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Natacha weights approximately 95 kg more than 1973 Honda 1300.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Lada Natacha (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Lada Natacha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Honda 1300 | 1996 Lada Natacha | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | 1300 | Natacha |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1498 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
