1995 Lada Natacha vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue

To start off, 2008 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lada Natacha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lada Natacha would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1995 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1995 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 906 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 2008 Buick Park Avenue 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 2008 Buick Park Avenue. 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, 2008 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lada Natacha. (119 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lada Natacha. 2008 Buick Park Avenue 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. 2008 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Lada Natacha 2008 Buick Park Avenue
Make Lada Buick
Model Natacha Park Avenue
Year Released 1995 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 2792 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 70 HP 201 HP
Engine RPM 5300 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 119 Nm 265 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 985 kg 1891 kg
Vehicle Length 4020 mm 5175 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1899 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1480 mm