1963 DKW F 11 vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 DKW F 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 DKW F 11 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1963 DKW F 11. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1963 DKW F 11.
Because 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 DKW F 11. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 DKW F 11. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 DKW F 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 DKW F 11 | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | DKW | Land Rover |
| Model | F 11 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 794 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 93 L |
