1989 Audi Coupe vs. 1989 Daihatsu Applause
To start off, both 1989 Audi Coupe 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Audi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Audi Coupe (111 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Audi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Audi Coupe weights approximately 140 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Audi Coupe (173 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Audi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. 1989 Daihatsu Applause has automatic transmission and 1989 Audi Coupe has manual transmission. 1989 Audi Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Daihatsu Applause will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Audi Coupe | 1989 Daihatsu Applause | |
Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
Model | Coupe | Applause |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2480 mm |