1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1980 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1980 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 25 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Isuzu Gemini (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (46 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 100 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. 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, 1980 Isuzu Gemini (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Isuzu Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. 1980 Isuzu Gemini has automatic transmission and 1955 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1955 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Isuzu Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1980 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Allard | Isuzu |
Model | Palm Beach | Gemini |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 46 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |