1996 Lada Natacha vs. 1963 Lancia Appia

To start off, 1996 Lada Natacha is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lada Natacha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lada Natacha (70 HP) has 23 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lada Natacha should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Natacha weights approximately 90 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1963 Lancia Appia 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 1963 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Lada Natacha (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Lada Natacha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.

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