1989 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1989 Saab 900
To start off, both 1989 Daihatsu Applause and 1989 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Saab 900 (185 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Saab 900 weights approximately 375 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 Saab 900 (273 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Applause | 1989 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Saab |
| Model | Applause | 900 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2720 mm |
