1956 DKW Munga vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 40 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1956 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1956 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 200 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.
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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 DKW Munga | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | DKW | Toyota |
| Model | Munga | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2740 mm |
