1955 DKW Munga vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1955 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1955 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 949 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 DKW Munga | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | DKW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Munga | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2860 mm |
