1989 Austin Maestro vs. 1989 Daihatsu Applause
To start off, both 1989 Austin Maestro 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Applause is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Applause (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1989 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1989 Austin Maestro.
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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Austin Maestro | 1989 Daihatsu Applause | |
Make | Austin | Daihatsu |
Model | Maestro | Applause |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 87.6 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 50 L |