1963 DKW Junior vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1981 Toyota Soarer is newer by 18 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Soarer (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1963 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1963 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 545 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 1981 Toyota Soarer 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 1981 Toyota Soarer. 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, 1981 Toyota Soarer (211 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 DKW Junior. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 DKW Junior | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | DKW | Toyota |
| Model | Junior | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2670 mm |
