1967 DKW Munga vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 39 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1967 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 DKW Munga | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | DKW | Land Rover |
| Model | Munga | Defender |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 980 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 75 L |
