1996 Audi A3 vs. 1996 Daihatsu Applause
To start off, both 1996 Audi A3 and 1996 Daihatsu Applause were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Audi A3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Applause (102 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Audi A3. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1996 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Audi A3 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Audi A3 (136 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Applause. (134 Nm). This means 1996 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Audi A3 | 1996 Daihatsu Applause | |
| Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
| Model | A3 | Applause |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
