1997 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1997 Rover 400
To start off, both 1997 Daihatsu Applause and 1997 Rover 400 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rover 400 (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Daihatsu Applause. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1997 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, 1997 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Applause. (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Daihatsu Applause | 1997 Rover 400 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Rover |
Model | Applause | 400 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |