1959 DKW Junior vs. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 21 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 915 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 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 DKW Junior. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster 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, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1959 DKW Junior | 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
Make | DKW | Plymouth |
Model | Junior | Trail Duster |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 741 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2700 mm |