1963 DKW Junior vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 33 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1963 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1963 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 220 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 DKW Junior. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 DKW Junior | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | DKW | Marcos |
| Model | Junior | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
