1954 DKW Munga vs. 2008 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 54 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 2,495 cc, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 920 kg more than 1954 DKW Munga.
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, 2008 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 DKW Munga | 2008 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | DKW | Land Rover |
| Model | Munga | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
