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Daihatsu Applause
1997 – 2000
Japan
The Daihatsu Applause is a car built from 1997 to 2000. Its petrol engines range from 99 hp across 2 variants. The lightest version weighs only 1,050 kg. Compared with the previous generation (1989 – 1992), peak power fell from 105 to 99 hp, and minimum weight went up by 120 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production1997 – 2000
Variants2
FuelPetrol
Key specifications (range)
Power99 hp
0–100 km/h9.8 – 10.2 s
Top speed175 – 180 km/h
Fuel economy—
Front Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 16V 4AT FWD (99 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 99 hp | 10.2 s | 175 | 4-Speed automatic |
| 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (99 HP) 1.6 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 99 hp | 9.8 s | 180 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1590 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 72.8 KW @ 6000 RPM99 HP @ 6000 RPM98 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 102 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM138 Nm @ 3600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multi-point indirect injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 109 mph (175 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 10.2 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 4-Speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drum
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/60R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.3 in (4351 mm)
- Width
- 65.4 in (1661 mm)
- Height
- 54.5 in (1384 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.1/55.7 in (1,425/1,415 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 97.2 in (2469 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2315 lbs (1050 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3241 lbs (1470 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- L4
- Displacement
- 1590 cm3 (97 ci)
- Power
- 72.8 KW @ 6000 RPM99 HP @ 6000 RPM98 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 102 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM138 Nm @ 3600 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multi-point indirect injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 13.2 gallons (50.0 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 112 mph (180 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.8 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Front Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Drum
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/60R14
Dimensions
- Length
- 171.3 in (4351 mm)
- Width
- 65.4 in (1661 mm)
- Height
- 54.5 in (1384 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 56.1/55.7 in (1,425/1,415 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 97.2 in (2469 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5.9 in (150 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2315 lbs (1050 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3241 lbs (1470 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Length4,351 mm
Width1,661 mm
Height1,384 mm
Wheelbase2,469 mm
Curb weight1,050 kg
Torque138 Nm
Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.






