1957 DKW Munga vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 54 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1957 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1957 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1424 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 DKW Munga | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | DKW | Land Rover |
| Model | Munga | Defender |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2370 mm |
