1954 DKW Munga vs. 1996 Honda S-MX
To start off, 1996 Honda S-MX is newer by 42 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda S-MX (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1954 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda S-MX weights approximately 50 kg more than 1954 DKW Munga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
1954 DKW Munga | 1996 Honda S-MX | |
Make | DKW | Honda |
Model | Munga | S-MX |
Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 896 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |