1963 DKW Junior vs. 1963 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, both 1963 DKW Junior and 1963 Fiat Campagnola were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Campagnola is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Campagnola (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1963 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Campagnola should accelerate faster than 1963 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 580 kg more than 1963 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 DKW Junior. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Campagnola 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, 1963 Fiat Campagnola (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 DKW Junior. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Fiat Campagnola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 DKW Junior | 1963 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | DKW | Fiat |
| Model | Junior | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 38 L |
