1959 DKW Junior vs. 1999 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 1999 SsangYong Musso is newer by 40 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Musso (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1190 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 1999 SsangYong Musso 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, 1999 SsangYong Musso 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, 1999 SsangYong Musso (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 1999 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | DKW | SsangYong |
| Model | Junior | Musso |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 73 L |
