1957 DKW Munga vs. 1959 DKW Munga
To start off, 1959 DKW Munga is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 DKW Munga would be higher. At 980 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 DKW Munga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 DKW Munga (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1957 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 DKW Munga should accelerate faster than 1957 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 DKW Munga weights approximately 174 kg more than 1959 DKW Munga.
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, 1959 DKW Munga (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 DKW Munga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 DKW Munga | 1959 DKW Munga | |
| Make | DKW | DKW |
| Model | Munga | Munga |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2010 mm |
