1963 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 DKW Munga
To start off, 1967 DKW Munga is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1967 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1967 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 220 kg more than 1967 DKW Munga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 DKW Munga | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | DKW |
| Model | Spider | Munga |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 31 L |
