1963 DKW Junior vs. 1998 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1998 Subaru Impreza is newer by 35 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1963 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1963 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 295 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 1998 Subaru Impreza 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, 1998 Subaru Impreza 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, 1998 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 DKW Junior. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 DKW Junior | 1998 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | DKW | Subaru |
| Model | Junior | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2530 mm |
