1989 Citroen C 15 vs. 1989 Daihatsu Applause
To start off, both 1989 Citroen C 15 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 46 more horse power than 1989 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1989 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Daihatsu Applause weights approximately 70 kg more than 1989 Citroen C 15. 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 Daihatsu Applause (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Citroen C 15. (71 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Citroen C 15.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Citroen C 15 | 1989 Daihatsu Applause | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | C 15 | Applause |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 954 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 50 L |