1956 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1956 DKW Munga
To start off, both 1956 Chrysler Imperial 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 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1956 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler Imperial should accelerate faster than 1956 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 1120 kg more than 1956 DKW Munga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Chrysler Imperial (470 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler Imperial | 1956 DKW Munga | |
| Make | Chrysler | DKW |
| Model | Imperial | Munga |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2010 mm |
