1996 Lada Natacha vs. 1978 Mazda 616
To start off, 1996 Lada Natacha is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lada Natacha weights approximately 78 kg more than 1978 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Natacha.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lada Natacha | 1978 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Natacha | 616 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
