1955 DKW Munga vs. 2005 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 50 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 1,328 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Jimny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Jimny (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Jimny should accelerate faster than 1955 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 DKW Munga weights approximately 255 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Jimny.
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, 2005 Suzuki Jimny (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 DKW Munga | 2005 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | DKW | Suzuki |
| Model | Munga | Jimny |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2260 mm |
