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Daihatsu Applause II 1.6 16V (99 Hp) Automatic
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Daihatsu Applause:
The Daihatsu Applause is a compact car manufactured by the Japanese automaker Daihatsu for British and Australian markets. The Daihatsu Applause was manufactured from 1989 to 2000. It is most notable for its unusual body style, which, despite appearing to be a 4-door notchback sedan, is in fact a 5-door liftback with a notchback-shaped 412-litre trunk and a tailgate.
As Daihatsu firmly established itself as Toyota's compact car specialist brand, compact cars were the biggest vehicles marketed by the company. When replacing the long-running Charmant, the company decided to try a unique approach at the segment, with the intention to capitalize on the preferences for sedans, while at the same time offering the flexibility and convenience of a 5-door hatchback body. Resulting from such thinking, the Applause was presented at the 1989 Geneva Motor Show in production-ready "concept" form, as the MS-X90. The engine was also a new development, a 16-valve 1. 6-liter inline-four shared with the F300-series Rocky/Feroza/Sportrak. Daihatsu took the opportunity to introduce a platform that wasn't shared with an existing Toyota platform that the previous Charmant used when the Toyota Corolla was changed to front wheel drive with the Toyota Corolla in 1983....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Daihatsu Applause (II). With 138 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~10.8 l/100km). Weighing only 1050 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.2 s). The top speed reaches 175 km/h. A compact car with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the cargo area. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Daihatsu Applause II was not tested by Euro NCAP. As a vehicle from the late 1990s, it would likely feature basic safety equipment compared to modern standards.
1.6 16V (99 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides smooth, albeit slightly slower, performance compared to the manual. It's well-suited for relaxed driving and urban environments, prioritizing comfort over outright speed.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is acceptable for an automatic transmission of its time, though it will be marginally less efficient than the manual variant, particularly in city driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reputable Daihatsu reliability and durability
- • Practical hatchback design with generous boot space
- • Decent fuel economy for its class (especially manual)
- • Simple and straightforward mechanics, easy to maintain
- • Affordable purchase and running costs
Cons:
- • Dated exterior styling and interior design
- • Limited advanced safety features compared to newer vehicles
- • Basic interior materials and amenities
- • Not widely available in all markets, potentially challenging for parts
- • Performance is adequate but not exciting
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (A101,A111): 1989 - 1997).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daihatsu |
| Model: | Applause |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 16V (99 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 99 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 62.3 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 138 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1590 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 76 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 87.6 mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 10.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 175 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.6 kg/Hp, 94.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.6 kg/Nm, 131.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1050 |
| Max. weight: | 1470 |
| Max load: | 420 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 765 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 410 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4350 mm [35mm more] |
| Width: | 1660 mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1385 mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2470 mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1425 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/60 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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