1997 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1997 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1997 Daihatsu Applause and 1997 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Daihatsu Applause is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daihatsu Applause (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 175 kg more 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 Daihatsu Applause (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen Golf. (125 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1997 Daihatsu Applause will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen Golf.
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1997 Daihatsu Applause | 1997 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
Model | Applause | Golf |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |