1955 DKW F 93 vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1955 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1955 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1202 kg more than 1955 DKW F 93. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 DKW F 93. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
1955 DKW F 93 | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | DKW | Land Rover |
Model | F 93 | Defender |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 896 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3230 mm |