1956 AC Aceca vs. 1956 DKW Munga
To start off, both 1956 AC Aceca and 1956 DKW Munga were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1956 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1956 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 DKW Munga weights approximately 386 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca.
Because 1956 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 DKW Munga will offer significantly more control. 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, 1956 AC Aceca (168 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 DKW Munga. (71 Nm). This means 1956 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1956 DKW Munga | |
| Make | AC | DKW |
| Model | Aceca | Munga |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |
