1991 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 1989 Daihatsu Applause
To start off, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Daihatsu Applause. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Daihatsu Applause would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid (296 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 460 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Applause. (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Citroen Rally Raid | 1989 Daihatsu Applause | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Rally Raid | Applause |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2480 mm |
