1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1979 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Florian is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 60 kg more than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
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, 1957 Allard Palm Beach (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Allard Palm Beach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1979 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Allard | Isuzu |
Model | Palm Beach | Florian |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3441 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |