1959 DKW Junior vs. 2005 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2005 SsangYong Korando is newer by 46 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 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior.
Because 2005 SsangYong Korando 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, 2005 SsangYong Korando 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, 2005 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 2005 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | DKW | SsangYong |
| Model | Junior | Korando |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
