1956 DKW Munga vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 43 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 896 cc (3 cylinders), 1956 DKW Munga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1956 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1956 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 DKW Munga weights approximately 570 kg more than 1999 Honda Today.
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, 1956 DKW Munga (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 DKW Munga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 DKW Munga | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | DKW | Honda |
| Model | Munga | Today |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1400 mm |
