1962 DKW Junior vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1978 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 DKW Junior would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1962 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1962 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Crown weights approximately 650 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 1978 Toyota Crown 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 1978 Toyota Crown. 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, 1978 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DKW Junior. (73 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DKW Junior | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | DKW | Toyota |
| Model | Junior | Crown |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |
