1990 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Daihatsu Applause. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Daihatsu Applause would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Daihatsu Applause is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 35 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Daihatsu Applause (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Daihatsu Applause | 1996 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Applause | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2630 mm |
