1996 Lada Natacha vs. 2004 Tata Safari
To start off, 2004 Tata Safari 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1996 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Tata Safari weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1996 Lada Natacha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lada Natacha. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Tata Safari 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, 2004 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2004 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Natacha.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lada Natacha | 2004 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Lada | Tata |
| Model | Natacha | Safari |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1930 mm |
