Daihatsu Applause I (A101,A111) 1.6 16V 4WD (A111) (105 Hp)
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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)
I (A101,A111) Overview:
Daihatsu Applause (I (A101,A111)). With 134 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1040 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 10.2 s). The top speed reaches 180 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.
Performance Verdict
The 4WD system adds traction and stability, especially in adverse conditions, with a slight impact on acceleration due to increased weight.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is slightly higher than the FWD models due to the added weight and drivetrain losses of the 4WD system.
Best Use Case:
All-Weather Driving / Rural
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Reliable 1.6L engines
- • Practical hatchback design with good cargo space
- • Affordable to buy and maintain
- • Optional 4WD for added traction
Cons:
- • Dated interior and exterior styling
- • Limited safety features by modern standards
- • Not particularly engaging to drive
- • Brand presence limited in some markets
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Daihatsu |
| Model: | Applause |
| Generation: | I (A101,A111) |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 16V 4WD (A111) (105 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1989 |
| End of production: | 1997 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Hatchback |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: |
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 66 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 134 Nm @ 4800 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 mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 87.6 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 10.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 10.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 180 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.9 kg/Hp, 101 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.8 kg/Nm, 128.8 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.7 sec |
| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1040 |
| Max. weight: | 1505 |
| Max load: | 465 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 764 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 412 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 l |
| Size: |
| Length: | 4315 mm mm |
| Width: | 1660 mm mm |
| Height: | 1440 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2470 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1425 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1415 mm |
| Powertrain: |
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Drum |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 185/60 R14 H |
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| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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