Daihatsu Applause (1989 – 1992) vs Mitsubishi Lancer (1988 – 1993): specs compared
The Daihatsu Applause is the more powerful of the two, with up to 105 hp against 90 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.8 s against 11.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 185 km/h against 170 km/h. The Mitsubishi Lancer uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 6.9 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Daihatsu
Applause
1989 – 1992
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer
1988 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1992 | 1988 – 1993 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 105 hp | 60 – 90 hp |
| Torque | 123 – 134 Nm | 102 – 126 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 – 10.5 s | 11.7 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 185 km/h | 148 – 170 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 9.8 L/100 km | 5.9 – 7.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,260 mm | 4,239 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,669 mm |
| Height | 1,374 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,459 mm |
| Curb weight | 930 kg | 945 – 990 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.