1953 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1992 Daihatsu Applause
To start off, 1992 Daihatsu Applause is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Applause. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Applause. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford weights approximately 600 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Applause. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford (185 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Applause. (134 Nm). This means 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1992 Daihatsu Applause | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Daihatsu |
| Model | Tickford | Applause |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
