1955 DKW Munga vs. 2006 Volvo V50
To start off, 2006 Volvo V50 is newer by 51 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 2,522 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo V50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo V50 (218 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1955 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo V50 should accelerate faster than 1955 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo V50 weights approximately 345 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, 2006 Volvo V50 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo V50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 DKW Munga | 2006 Volvo V50 | |
| Make | DKW | Volvo |
| Model | Munga | V50 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 2522 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2650 mm |
