1997 Alpina B 10 vs. 1997 Lada Natacha
To start off, both 1997 Alpina B 10 and 1997 Lada Natacha were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,619 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Alpina B 10 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1997 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Alpina B 10 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Alpina B 10 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1997 Lada Natacha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Alpina B 10 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Alpina B 10. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lada Natacha, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Alpina B 10 (471 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm). This means 1997 Alpina B 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Natacha.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Alpina B 10 | 1997 Lada Natacha | |
Make | Alpina | Lada |
Model | B 10 | Natacha |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4619 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 471 Nm | 118 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |