1999 Lada Natacha vs. 1997 Lada Niva
To start off, 1999 Lada Natacha is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lada Niva (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1999 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lada Niva weights approximately 227 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.
Because 1997 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lada Natacha. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Lada Niva (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada Natacha.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lada Natacha | 1997 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Lada | Lada |
| Model | Natacha | Niva |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
