1997 Lada Natacha vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Lada Natacha is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 215 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.
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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Natacha.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lada Natacha | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lada | Toyota |
| Model | Natacha | Carina |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
