1971 BMW Touring vs. 1954 DKW Munga
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 DKW Munga would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 DKW Munga weights approximately 250 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1954 DKW Munga | |
| Make | BMW | DKW |
| Model | Touring | Munga |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2010 mm |
