1954 DKW Coupe vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Coupe would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1954 DKW Coupe. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 451 kg more than 1954 DKW Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 DKW Coupe. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Coupe. (69 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Coupe | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | DKW | Toyota |
| Model | Coupe | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 21.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 879 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2800 mm |
