1959 DKW Munga vs. 2007 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2007 Honda Odyssey is newer by 48 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 3,469 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Odyssey (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1959 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 308 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, 2007 Honda Odyssey (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Munga | 2007 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | DKW | Honda |
| Model | Munga | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 3469 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1418 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3010 mm |
