1956 DKW Munga vs. 1959 Nissan 211
To start off, 1959 Nissan 211 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 DKW Munga would be higher. At 988 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Nissan 211 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 DKW Munga (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1959 Nissan 211. (34 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 DKW Munga should accelerate faster than 1959 Nissan 211. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 DKW Munga weights approximately 355 kg more than 1959 Nissan 211. 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 DKW Munga (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Nissan 211. (66 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 DKW Munga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Nissan 211.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 DKW Munga | 1959 Nissan 211 | |
| Make | DKW | Nissan |
| Model | Munga | 211 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
