1954 DKW Munga vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 46 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1954 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 DKW Munga weights approximately 130 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic.
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, 2000 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Munga | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | DKW | Honda |
| Model | Munga | Civic |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
