1976 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1954 DKW Munga
To start off, 1976 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 22 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 958 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Daihatsu Taft (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1954 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Daihatsu Taft should accelerate faster than 1954 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 DKW Munga weights approximately 260 kg more than 1976 Daihatsu Taft.
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, 1954 DKW Munga (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (64 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1954 DKW Munga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Daihatsu Taft | 1954 DKW Munga | |
| Make | Daihatsu | DKW |
| Model | Taft | Munga |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2010 mm |
