2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1998 Mazda Laputa
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mazda Laputa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mazda Laputa would be higher. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1998 Mazda Laputa. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda Laputa.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda Laputa. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda Laputa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 1998 Mazda Laputa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Express | Laputa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 12 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 30 L |
