1959 DKW Junior vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 1996 Kia Avella is newer by 37 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 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Avella weights approximately 215 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, 1996 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | DKW | Kia |
| Model | Junior | Avella |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2400 mm |
