2009 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1955 DKW Munga
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 DKW Munga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 DKW Munga would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Daihatsu Terios is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Daihatsu Terios (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1955 DKW Munga. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1955 DKW Munga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 DKW Munga weights approximately 100 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Terios.
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, 2009 Daihatsu Terios (140 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 DKW Munga. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Daihatsu Terios will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 DKW Munga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Terios | 1955 DKW Munga | |
| Make | Daihatsu | DKW |
| Model | Terios | Munga |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2010 mm |
