1989 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1989 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 1989 Daihatsu Applause and 1989 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Applause (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1989 Vauxhall Astra. (56 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1989 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 25 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Applause.
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 (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Vauxhall Astra. (105 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Vauxhall Astra. 1989 Daihatsu Applause has automatic transmission and 1989 Vauxhall Astra has manual transmission. 1989 Vauxhall Astra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Daihatsu Applause will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Daihatsu Applause | 1989 Vauxhall Astra | |
Make | Daihatsu | Vauxhall |
Model | Applause | Astra |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2530 mm |