1996 Lada Natacha vs. 2004 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2004 Seat Cordoba is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lada Natacha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lada Natacha 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 7 more horse power than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lada Natacha should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Lada Natacha.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Cordoba. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Lada Natacha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lada Natacha | 2004 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Lada | Seat |
| Model | Natacha | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
