1959 DKW Munga vs. 2005 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 46 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Vitara (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 DKW Munga weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Vitara.
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, 2005 Suzuki Vitara (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Suzuki Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Munga | 2005 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | DKW | Suzuki |
| Model | Munga | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2490 mm |
