1959 DKW Junior vs. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 36 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1700 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, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | DKW | Toyota |
| Model | Junior | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2860 mm |
