1959 DKW Junior vs. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 33 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 950 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 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser (187 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1959 DKW Junior | 1992 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | DKW | Toyota |
Model | Junior | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1959 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 741 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2320 mm |