1989 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, both 1989 Daihatsu Applause and 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Applause is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Daihatsu Applause (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (57 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Daihatsu Applause weights approximately 90 kg more than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. 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 (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Daihatsu Applause | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Daihatsu | Wartburg |
Model | Applause | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |