1996 Lada Natacha vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 16 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1996 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 234 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.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lada Natacha. 2012 Volkswagen Touran has automatic transmission and 1996 Lada Natacha has manual transmission. 1996 Lada Natacha will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Volkswagen Touran will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lada Natacha | 2012 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Natacha | Touran |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
