1959 DKW Junior vs. 1994 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1994 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 35 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Suzuki Vitara (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 345 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 1994 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1994 Suzuki Vitara 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, 1994 Suzuki Vitara (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 1994 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | DKW | Suzuki |
| Model | Junior | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2210 mm |
