1954 DKW Munga vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 53 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (128 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1954 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 385 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, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Munga | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | DKW | Suzuki |
| Model | Munga | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
