1967 DKW Munga vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 DKW Munga would be higher. At 2,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1967 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1967 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 290 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DKW Munga | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | DKW | Volkswagen |
| Model | Munga | Golf |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 2789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 55 L |
