1989 Audi 80 vs. 1989 Daihatsu Applause
To start off, both 1989 Audi 80 and 1989 Daihatsu Applause were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Applause (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1989 Audi 80. (67 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1989 Audi 80.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1989 Daihatsu Applause (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Audi 80. (129 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Audi 80 | 1989 Daihatsu Applause | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | 80 | Applause |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2480 mm |
