1967 Austin 1300 vs. 1967 DKW Munga
To start off, both 1967 Austin 1300 and 1967 DKW Munga were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,275 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin 1300 (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1967 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin 1300 should accelerate faster than 1967 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 DKW Munga weights approximately 252 kg more than 1967 Austin 1300.
Because 1967 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Austin 1300. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 DKW Munga 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, 1967 Austin 1300 (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin 1300 | 1967 DKW Munga | |
| Make | Austin | DKW |
| Model | 1300 | Munga |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1275 cc | 980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 31 L |
