1996 Lada Natacha vs. 1963 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1996 Lada Natacha is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 311 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 @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lada Natacha should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Natacha weights approximately 30 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Lada Natacha (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Lada Natacha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lada Natacha | 1963 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Lada | Wartburg |
| Model | Natacha | 311 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
