1956 DKW Munga vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 53 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1956 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1956 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1424 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 DKW Munga | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | DKW | Land Rover |
| Model | Munga | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2890 mm |
