1955 DKW Munga vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, both 1955 DKW Munga and 1955 Wartburg 312 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 900 cc (3 cylinders), 1955 Wartburg 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 DKW Munga (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 DKW Munga should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 DKW Munga weights approximately 320 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Wartburg 312 (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Wartburg 312 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
1955 DKW Munga | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | DKW | Wartburg |
Model | Munga | 312 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 896 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |