1996 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1999 Lada Natacha
To start off, 1999 Lada Natacha is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 1,972 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1999 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 465 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 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1996 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1996 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada Natacha. 1996 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 1999 Lada Natacha has manual transmission. 1999 Lada Natacha will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Step Wagon | 1999 Lada Natacha | |
| Make | Honda | Lada |
| Model | Step Wagon | Natacha |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1350 mm |
