1999 Chevrolet Express vs. 1978 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Express is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda RX-3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda RX-3 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (100 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda RX-3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1484 kg more than 1978 Mazda RX-3. 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, 1999 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Express | 1978 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Express | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1963 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2334 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2320 mm |
