1959 DKW Munga vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1959 DKW Munga is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Trabant P 70 would be higher. At 980 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 DKW Munga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 DKW Munga (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 DKW Munga should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DKW Munga weights approximately 260 kg more than 1956 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 DKW Munga (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 DKW Munga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Munga | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | DKW | Trabant |
| Model | Munga | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
