1963 DKW Junior vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 DKW Junior would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Carina (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1963 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1963 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Carina weights approximately 245 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 1979 Toyota Carina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 DKW Junior, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Toyota Carina (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 DKW Junior. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 DKW Junior | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | DKW | Toyota |
| Model | Junior | Carina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 61 L |
