1962 DKW Junior vs. 1994 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Rover 100 is newer by 32 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 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 100 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1962 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1962 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 100 weights approximately 170 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 100 (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 DKW Junior | 1994 Rover 100 | |
| Make | DKW | Rover |
| Model | Junior | 100 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 739 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
