1959 DKW Junior vs. 1993 Opel Calibra
To start off, 1993 Opel Calibra is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Calibra weights approximately 494 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, 1993 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 1993 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | DKW | Opel |
| Model | Junior | Calibra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2610 mm |
