2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1998 Lada Natacha
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lada Natacha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lada Natacha would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lada Natacha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lada Natacha (70 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lada Natacha should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Palio weights approximately 55 kg more than 1998 Lada Natacha.
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, 1998 Lada Natacha (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Lada Natacha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 1998 Lada Natacha | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Palio | Natacha |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
