1957 DKW Munga vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 53 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 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (248 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1957 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1957 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 376 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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 DKW Munga | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | DKW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Munga | Passat |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2720 mm |
