1979 Mazda RX-2 vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda RX-2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda RX-2 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1979 Mazda RX-2. (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda RX-2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1442 kg more than 1979 Mazda RX-2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda RX-2. (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Mazda RX-2 | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | Mazda | Chevrolet |
| Model | RX-2 | Express |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2292 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3429 mm |
