The original gas cooktop we had was 60 years old. It was a 4 burner, pilot lighted cooktop that had finally only one burner working correctly. So the new GE 5 burner gas cooktop was like eating a neanderthal new car......there just is no comparison.  We love this cooktop !!! I am sooooo happy with this model. Words can not describe our joy !!! I would recommend GE gas cooktop to anyone. Our kitchen is small, yet this 5 burner model fit excellently.