1987 Citroen AX vs. 1996 Lada Natacha
To start off, 1996 Lada Natacha is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Citroen AX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Citroen AX would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lada Natacha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Citroen AX (95 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1996 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Citroen AX should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Natacha weights approximately 284 kg more than 1987 Citroen AX.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Citroen AX. (115 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Lada Natacha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Citroen AX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen AX | 1996 Lada Natacha | |
| Make | Citroen | Lada |
| Model | AX | Natacha |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 706 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
