1957 DKW 3-6 Monza vs. 1971 Mazda 1000
To start off, 1971 Mazda 1000 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 49 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza weights approximately 23 kg more than 1971 Mazda 1000.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1971 Mazda 1000 (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Mazda 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 DKW 3-6 Monza.
Compare all specifications:
1957 DKW 3-6 Monza | 1971 Mazda 1000 | |
Make | DKW | Mazda |
Model | 3-6 Monza | 1000 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 903 cc | 987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 76 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 733 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |