1959 DKW Junior vs. 2006 Tata Indigo
To start off, 2006 Tata Indigo is newer by 47 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 1,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Tata Indigo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Tata Indigo (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Tata Indigo should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Tata Indigo (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Tata Indigo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 2006 Tata Indigo | |
| Make | DKW | Tata |
| Model | Junior | Indigo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2410 mm |
