1959 DKW Junior vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 53 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 1220 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 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2012 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | DKW | Tata |
| Model | Junior | Safari |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2660 mm |
