1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1967 DKW Munga
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 12 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 506 more horse power than 1967 DKW Munga. (43 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1967 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 880 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.
Because 1967 DKW Munga is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 DKW Munga will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 666 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 DKW Munga. (79 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1967 DKW Munga | |
| Make | Aston Martin | DKW |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Munga |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 31 L |
