1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1957 DKW Munga
To start off, both 1957 Chevrolet Corvette and 1957 DKW Munga were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1957 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1957 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 92 kg more than 1957 DKW Munga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 DKW Munga will offer significantly more control. 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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1957 DKW Munga | |
| Make | Chevrolet | DKW |
| Model | Corvette | Munga |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2010 mm |
