2008 Chevrolet Express vs. 1968 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Express is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Express (279 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1968 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 471 kg more than 1968 Mazda Familia. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Express (399 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Express | 1968 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mazda |
| Model | Express | Familia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 55 L |
