1967 DKW Munga vs. 1967 Riley 4
To start off, both 1967 DKW Munga and 1967 Riley 4 were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1967 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1967 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Riley 4 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1967 DKW Munga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Riley 4. 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 Riley 4 (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DKW Munga | 1967 Riley 4 | |
| Make | DKW | Riley |
| Model | Munga | 4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |
