1997 Lada Natacha vs. 2005 Seat Altea

To start off, 2005 Seat Altea is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lada Natacha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lada Natacha would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Altea (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1997 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Altea weights approximately 445 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, 2005 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Natacha. 2005 Seat Altea 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. 2005 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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