1959 DKW F 93 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 504 kg more than 1959 DKW F 93. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2007 Honda Civic (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW F 93 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | DKW | Honda |
| Model | F 93 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2630 mm |
