1999 Lada Natacha vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 1999 Lada Natacha and 1999 Volkswagen Bora were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (98 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1999 Lada Natacha. (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1999 Lada Natacha. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 240 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.
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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lada Natacha. (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lada Natacha.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lada Natacha | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Natacha | Bora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
