1959 DKW Munga vs. 1993 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1993 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 34 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1959 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 540 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.
Because 1959 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Buick Park Avenue. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 DKW Munga 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, 1993 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Munga | 1993 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | DKW | Buick |
| Model | Munga | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2820 mm |
