2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 1973 Mazda 616
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Express is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 4,292 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1420 kg more than 1973 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Chevrolet Express (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 1973 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Express | 616 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2480 mm |
