1962 DKW Junior vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 45 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 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1962 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1962 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1320 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, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
1962 DKW Junior | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | DKW | Fiat |
Model | Junior | Ducato |
Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 739 cc | 2799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |