1959 DKW Junior vs. 1959 Toyota Crown
To start off, both 1959 DKW Junior and 1959 Toyota Crown were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Toyota Crown (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Crown weights approximately 550 kg more than 1959 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 DKW Junior, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 1959 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | DKW | Toyota |
| Model | Junior | Crown |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2540 mm |
