1996 Daihatsu Applause vs. 1996 Fiat Ulysse
To start off, both 1996 Daihatsu Applause and 1996 Fiat Ulysse were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Ulysse (119 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Applause. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Applause. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 580 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Applause. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Fiat Ulysse (170 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Daihatsu Applause. (134 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Ulysse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Daihatsu Applause.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Applause | 1996 Fiat Ulysse | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Fiat |
| Model | Applause | Ulysse |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
