1979 Buick Electra vs. 1961 DKW Junior
To start off, 1979 Buick Electra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 DKW Junior would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1961 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1961 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1961 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 DKW Junior, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Electra (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 DKW Junior. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1961 DKW Junior | |
| Make | Buick | DKW |
| Model | Electra | Junior |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2180 mm |
