1997 Lada Natacha vs. 1978 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1997 Lada Natacha is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1997 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 500 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 1978 Plymouth Volare 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 1978 Plymouth Volare. 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, 1978 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Natacha.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lada Natacha | 1978 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | Lada | Plymouth |
| Model | Natacha | Volare |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
