1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1984 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1984 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 29 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 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Isuzu Gemini (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 182 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, 1955 Allard Palm Beach (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Allard Palm Beach | 1984 Isuzu Gemini | |
Make | Allard | Isuzu |
Model | Palm Beach | Gemini |
Year Released | 1955 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |