1992 Daihatsu Opti vs. 1992 Holden Apollo
To start off, both 1992 Daihatsu Opti and 1992 Holden Apollo were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Holden Apollo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Holden Apollo (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Holden Apollo should accelerate faster than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Apollo weights approximately 545 kg more than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. 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, 1992 Holden Apollo (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Daihatsu Opti. (107 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Apollo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Daihatsu Opti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Daihatsu Opti | 1992 Holden Apollo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Holden |
| Model | Opti | Apollo |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
