1949 Allard J1 vs. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,917 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1949 Allard J1. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1949 Allard J1.
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, 1949 Allard J1 (306 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1949 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 SsangYong Chairman W. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1949 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1949 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Allard J1 | 2010 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Allard | SsangYong |
| Model | J1 | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3917 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2970 mm |
