1959 DKW Munga vs. 1990 Renault 21
To start off, 1990 Renault 21 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW Munga would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault 21 (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1959 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault 21 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1959 DKW Munga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1990 Renault 21 (271 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Munga | 1990 Renault 21 | |
| Make | DKW | Renault |
| Model | Munga | 21 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2610 mm |
