1956 DKW F 93 vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1967 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 1,077 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Corolla (59 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1956 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1956 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 DKW F 93 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1967 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 DKW F 93, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Toyota Corolla (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 DKW F 93 | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | DKW | Toyota |
| Model | F 93 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 895 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2290 mm |
