1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1959 DKW Munga
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 2200 and 1959 DKW Munga were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DKW Munga weights approximately 50 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Because 1959 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 2200. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1959 DKW Munga | |
| Make | Abarth | DKW |
| Model | 2200 | Munga |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2010 mm |
