1959 DKW Munga vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, 2008 Honda Element is newer by 49 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1959 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Munga.
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, 2008 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Munga | 2008 Honda Element | |
| Make | DKW | Honda |
| Model | Munga | Element |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
