1959 DKW Junior vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 162 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 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | DKW | Toyota |
| Model | Junior | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2410 mm |
