1959 DKW Junior vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1975 Toyota Carina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW Junior would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Toyota Carina (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Carina weights approximately 250 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 1975 Toyota Carina 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 1975 Toyota Carina. 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, 1975 Toyota Carina (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | DKW | Toyota |
| Model | Junior | Carina |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2430 mm |
