1989 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, both 1989 Daihatsu Applause and 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette (119 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 660 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette (237 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Daihatsu Applause | 1989 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Daihatsu | Oldsmobile |
Model | Applause | Silhouette |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2800 mm |