1954 DKW Munga vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 51 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1954 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 562 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 SsangYong Korando (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Munga | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | DKW | SsangYong |
| Model | Munga | Korando |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1842 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2490 mm |
