1999 Lada Natacha vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1999 Lada Natacha is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 185 kg more than 1999 Lada Natacha. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada Natacha.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lada Natacha | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Lada | Mazda |
| Model | Natacha | Luce |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
