1998 Lada Natacha vs. 1957 Packard Patrician

To start off, 1998 Lada Natacha is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP) has 216 more horse power than 1998 Lada Natacha. (70 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1998 Lada Natacha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1957 Packard Patrician 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 1957 Packard Patrician. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Natacha.

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