Daihatsu Applause (1997 – 2000) vs Honda Civic Coupe (1996 – 2001): specs compared
The Honda Civic Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 105 hp against 99 hp. The Daihatsu Applause is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.8 s against 10.1 s. The Honda Civic Coupe has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 180 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,000 kg against 1,050 kg. At 4,460 mm, the Honda Civic Coupe is 109 mm longer than the Daihatsu Applause.
| Specification |
Daihatsu
Applause
1997 – 2000
|
Honda
Civic Coupe
1996 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1996 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | Coupé |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 99 hp | 105 hp |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 140 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 – 10.2 s | 10.1 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 180 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 5.8 – 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,384 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,469 mm | 2,619 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 kg | 1,000 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.