1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1955 Isuzu Minx
To start off, 1958 Allard Palm Beach is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Isuzu Minx. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Isuzu Minx would be higher. At 1,508 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Allard Palm Beach (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1955 Isuzu Minx. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Allard Palm Beach should accelerate faster than 1955 Isuzu Minx. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Isuzu Minx weights approximately 120 kg more than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1955 Isuzu Minx | |
| Make | Allard | Isuzu |
| Model | Palm Beach | Minx |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1508 cc | 1265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
