1959 Berkeley B vs. 1959 DKW Munga
To start off, both 1959 Berkeley B 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 980 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 DKW Munga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Berkeley B (49 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1959 DKW Munga. (43 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley B should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DKW Munga weights approximately 754 kg more than 1959 Berkeley B.
Because 1959 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Berkeley B. 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 DKW Munga (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley B. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 DKW Munga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley B.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Berkeley B | 1959 DKW Munga | |
Make | Berkeley | DKW |
Model | B | Munga |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 692 cc | 980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 43 HP |
Torque | 61 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 356 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3250 mm | 3450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |