1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1954 DKW Coupe
To start off, 1970 Daihatsu Fellow is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Coupe would be higher. At 903 cc (3 cylinders), 1954 DKW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 DKW Coupe (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 DKW Coupe should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 DKW Coupe weights approximately 384 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1954 DKW Coupe (69 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (38 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 DKW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1954 DKW Coupe | |
| Make | Daihatsu | DKW |
| Model | Fellow | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 495 kg | 879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2340 mm |
