2006 Fiat Panda vs. 1999 Lada Natacha
To start off, 2006 Fiat Panda is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lada Natacha. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lada Natacha would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lada Natacha is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lada Natacha (70 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lada Natacha should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Panda weights approximately 798 kg more than 1999 Lada Natacha.
Because 2006 Fiat Panda 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, 2006 Fiat Panda 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, 1999 Lada Natacha (118 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Lada Natacha will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Panda | 1999 Lada Natacha | |
| Make | Fiat | Lada |
| Model | Panda | Natacha |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1240 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1350 mm |
