1997 Daihatsu Applause vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Daihatsu Applause. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Daihatsu Applause would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Daihatsu Applause (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Daihatsu Applause should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 380 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Daihatsu Applause. (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Daihatsu Applause | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Applause | Civic |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1684 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| 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 | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
