1957 DKW Munga vs. 1999 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 1999 Honda Odyssey is newer by 42 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Odyssey (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1957 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1957 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 672 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.
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, 1999 Honda Odyssey (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 DKW Munga | 1999 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | DKW | Honda |
| Model | Munga | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1956 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3010 mm |
