1948 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 DKW Munga
To start off, 1967 DKW Munga is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 DKW Munga (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 DKW Munga should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 DKW Munga weights approximately 140 kg more than 1948 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Austin A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 DKW Munga will offer significantly more control. 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, 1948 Austin A 40 (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 40 | 1967 DKW Munga | |
| Make | Austin | DKW |
| Model | A 40 | Munga |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 31 L |
