1957 DKW Munga vs. 2006 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2006 Subaru Baja is newer by 49 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 2,458 cc, 2006 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Baja (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1957 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 2006 Subaru Baja (319 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 DKW Munga | 2006 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | DKW | Subaru |
| Model | Munga | Baja |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
