1959 DKW Junior vs. 1987 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1987 Lancia Prisma is newer by 28 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 1,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Prisma (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Prisma 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Lancia Prisma (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 1987 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | DKW | Lancia |
| Model | Junior | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 51 L |
