1962 DKW Junior vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1962 DKW Junior is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,089 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lancia Appia (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1962 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1962 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 160 kg more than 1962 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1962 DKW Junior, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1959 Lancia Appia (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DKW Junior. (73 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DKW Junior | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | DKW | Lancia |
| Model | Junior | Appia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2520 mm |
