1993 Lada Niva vs. 1999 Lada Natacha
To start off, 1999 Lada Natacha is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lada Natacha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lada Niva (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1999 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lada Niva weights approximately 167 kg more than 1999 Lada Natacha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lada Natacha. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Lada Natacha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lada Niva | 1999 Lada Natacha | |
| Make | Lada | Lada |
| Model | Niva | Natacha |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
