1990 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1990 Daihatsu Applause and 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Daihatsu Applause is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Daihatsu Applause (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 50 kg more than 1990 Daihatsu Applause.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Daihatsu Applause (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Daihatsu Applause | 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Applause | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2390 mm |
