1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1982 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1982 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 25 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Isuzu Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Isuzu Gemini (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Isuzu Gemini weights approximately 100 kg more than 1957 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, 1982 Isuzu Gemini (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Isuzu Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 1982 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Allard | Isuzu |
| Model | Palm Beach | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 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 | Manual |
| 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 |
