1989 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1989 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, both 1989 Daihatsu Applause and 1989 Mitsubishi Minica 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 60 more horse power than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Daihatsu Applause weights approximately 275 kg more than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Mitsubishi Minica is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Mitsubishi Minica will offer significantly more control. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Daihatsu Applause | 1989 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
Model | Applause | Minica |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 548 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 42 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2270 mm |