1952 DKW F 91 vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 DKW F 91. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 DKW F 91 would be higher. At 894 cc (3 cylinders), 1952 DKW F 91 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1952 DKW F 91. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1952 DKW F 91. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 DKW F 91 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1998 Honda Today.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1952 DKW F 91. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today 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, 1952 DKW F 91 (63 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1952 DKW F 91 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 DKW F 91 | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | DKW | Honda |
| Model | F 91 | Today |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 894 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
