1959 DKW Junior vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo (127 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo weights approximately 620 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, 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 1987 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
| Make | DKW | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Junior | Sapporo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2610 mm |
