1994 Daihatsu Applause vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Daihatsu Applause. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Daihatsu Applause would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Daihatsu Applause is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Daihatsu Applause (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Daihatsu Applause. (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Daihatsu Applause | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Tata |
| Model | Applause | Indica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 37 L |
