1960 DKW Junior vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 DKW Junior would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 480 kg more than 1960 DKW Junior.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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 Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 DKW Junior. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1960 DKW Junior has manual transmission. 1960 DKW Junior will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 DKW Junior | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | DKW | Honda |
Model | Junior | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 741 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 64 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 50 L |