1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1972 Mitsubishi Minica
To start off, 1972 Mitsubishi Minica is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (46 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Allard Palm Beach weights approximately 325 kg more than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica. (32 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mitsubishi Minica.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1972 Mitsubishi Minica | |
Make | Allard | Mitsubishi |
Model | Palm Beach | Minica |
Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2010 mm |