1997 Lada Natacha vs. 1986 Lotus Excel

To start off, 1997 Lada Natacha is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1997 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lotus Excel weights approximately 192 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 1986 Lotus Excel 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 1986 Lotus Excel. 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, 1986 Lotus Excel (224 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1986 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Natacha. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 1997 Lada Natacha has manual transmission. 1997 Lada Natacha will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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