1955 DKW Munga vs. 2000 Seat Salsa
To start off, 2000 Seat Salsa is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 DKW Munga would be higher. At 2,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Seat Salsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Salsa (247 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1955 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Salsa should accelerate faster than 1955 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Salsa weights approximately 290 kg more than 1955 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, 2000 Seat Salsa (302 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 DKW Munga | 2000 Seat Salsa | |
| Make | DKW | Seat |
| Model | Munga | Salsa |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 2791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2590 mm |
