2001 Chevrolet Express vs. 1975 Mazda 616
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Express is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Express (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1975 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1975 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, 2001 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Express | 1975 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Express | 616 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2480 mm |
