1989 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1974 Mazda 616
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Applause is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 616. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 616 would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Applause is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Applause (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Daihatsu Applause weights approximately 78 kg more than 1974 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Daihatsu Applause (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Applause | 1974 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Applause | 616 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2480 mm |
