1995 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1995 Daihatsu Applause and 1995 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Daihatsu Applause (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 Renault Laguna. (97 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 455 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Renault Laguna (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Daihatsu Applause. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Daihatsu Applause | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Applause | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 66 L |
