Top speed: 12 of 12 variants rated.
Daihatsu Applause 16 Osaka tops the Daihatsu Applause ranking by Top speed, at 185 km/h (115 mph).
Across 12 ranked variants, Top speed spans from 175 km/h (109 mph) to 185 km/h (115 mph).
| # | Variant | Year | Body | Fuel | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Osaka | 1996 | Hatchback | Petrol | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
| 2 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Tokyo | 1996 | Hatchback | Petrol | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
| 3 | Daihatsu Applause 16i | 1989 | Hatchback | Petrol | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
| 4 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Li | 1989 | Hatchback | Petrol | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
| 5 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Xi | 1989 | Hatchback | Petrol | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
| 6 | Daihatsu Applause 1.6i | 1998 | Hatchback | Petrol | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
| 7 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Zi 4WD | 1989 | Hatchback | Petrol | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
| 8 | Daihatsu Applause 1.6i | 1998 | Hatchback | Petrol | 175 km/h (109 mph) |
| 9 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Osaka | 1996 | Hatchback | Petrol | 175 km/h (109 mph) |
| 10 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Tokyo | 1996 | Hatchback | Petrol | 175 km/h (109 mph) |
| 11 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Li | 1989 | Hatchback | Petrol | 175 km/h (109 mph) |
| 12 | Daihatsu Applause 16 Xi | 1989 | Hatchback | Petrol | 175 km/h (109 mph) |