1998 Daihatsu Mira vs. 1957 DKW Munga
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Mira is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 DKW Munga would be higher. At 896 cc (3 cylinders), 1957 DKW Munga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Mira (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1957 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Mira should accelerate faster than 1957 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 DKW Munga weights approximately 498 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
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, 1957 DKW Munga (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Mira. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 DKW Munga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Mira.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Mira | 1957 DKW Munga | |
| Make | Daihatsu | DKW |
| Model | Mira | Munga |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2010 mm |
