1989 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1989 Renault 4
To start off, both 1989 Daihatsu Applause and 1989 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Applause is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Applause (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1989 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Daihatsu Applause weights approximately 235 kg more than 1989 Renault 4. 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 (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Daihatsu Applause | 1989 Renault 4 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
Model | Applause | 4 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1589 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |