1997 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Daihatsu Applause is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. Both 1997 Daihatsu Applause and 1975 Toyota Corolla are equipped with a 1,588 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daihatsu Applause (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 100 kg more than 1997 Daihatsu Applause.
Because 1975 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Applause, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Daihatsu Applause (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Applause | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Applause | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2410 mm |
