1962 DKW Junior vs. 1962 Triumph TR4
To start off, both 1962 DKW Junior and 1962 Triumph TR4 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Triumph TR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Triumph TR4 (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1962 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Triumph TR4 should accelerate faster than 1962 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Triumph TR4 weights approximately 220 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 1962 Triumph TR4 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 1962 Triumph TR4. 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, 1962 Triumph TR4 (173 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DKW Junior. (73 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Triumph TR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DKW Junior | 1962 Triumph TR4 | |
| Make | DKW | Triumph |
| Model | Junior | TR4 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 53 L |
