Daihatsu Applause (1997 – 2000) vs Acura EL (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Acura EL is the more powerful of the two, with up to 107 hp against 99 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.4 s against 9.8 s. The Daihatsu Applause has the higher top speed: 180 km/h against 175 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,050 kg against 1,145 kg. At 4,481 mm, the Acura EL is 130 mm longer than the Daihatsu Applause.
| Specification |
Daihatsu
Applause
1997 – 2000
|
Acura
EL
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 99 hp | 107 hp |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 139 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 – 10.2 s | 9.4 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 180 km/h | 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,481 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,704 mm |
| Height | 1,384 mm | 1,394 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 kg | 1,145 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.