1954 DKW Munga vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1958 Wartburg 312 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Munga would be higher. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1958 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 DKW Munga (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 DKW Munga should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 DKW Munga weights approximately 320 kg more than 1958 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Wartburg 312 (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Munga | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | DKW | Wartburg |
| Model | Munga | 312 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
