1959 DKW Junior vs. 1980 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1980 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 320 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Volkswagen Passat (101 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 1980 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | DKW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Junior | Passat |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |
