1959 DKW Junior vs. 1988 Opel Vectra
To start off, 1988 Opel Vectra is newer by 29 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 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Opel Vectra (56 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Opel Vectra weights approximately 382 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, 1988 Opel Vectra (104 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 1988 Opel Vectra | |
| Make | DKW | Opel |
| Model | Junior | Vectra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2600 mm |
