1989 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Applause is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa 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 (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Daihatsu Applause weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa. 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 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Applause | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Applause | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
