1959 DKW Munga vs. 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe
To start off, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe is newer by 39 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 980 cc (3 cylinders), 1959 DKW Munga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DKW Munga weights approximately 390 kg more than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe.
Because 1959 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe. 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, 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Munga | 1998 MCC Smart & Pulse City Coupe | |
| Make | DKW | MCC |
| Model | Munga | Smart & Pulse City Coupe |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 1820 mm |
