Do not forget that there was one more plane to be compared - that from 7894.
The blue one is the biggest. There are 5 plates 8x8 between the cockpit piece and the tail. There are 12 seats onboard.
The new one has 4 plates 8x8 and 10 seats.
The plane from 7894 has got only 3 plates 8x8 and 8 seats. BTW, engines are located differently.
I think, older planes are more elaborated.
And, once again here a stupid LEGO CITY standad - no more than 5 minifigs per set (with an axception to 7744).
However, I like the set. Regardless the price in Russia, I'll try to get it.