1954 DKW Munga vs. 2001 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 2001 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 47 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 2,324 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Bora (168 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1954 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 70 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, 2001 Volkswagen Bora (225 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Munga | 2001 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | DKW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Munga | Bora |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
