1957 DKW Munga vs. 1971 Marcos 2 Litres
To start off, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is newer by 14 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Marcos 2 Litres is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1957 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres should accelerate faster than 1957 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 DKW Munga weights approximately 429 kg more than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres.
Because 1957 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Marcos 2 Litres. 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, 1971 Marcos 2 Litres (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Marcos 2 Litres will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 DKW Munga | 1971 Marcos 2 Litres | |
| Make | DKW | Marcos |
| Model | Munga | 2 Litres |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
