1950 Allard J1 vs. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (198 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1950 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1950 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 610 kg more than 1950 Allard J1. 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, 1997 SsangYong Chairman H (272 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Allard J1. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Allard J1. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H has automatic transmission and 1950 Allard J1 has manual transmission. 1950 Allard J1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Allard J1 | 1997 SsangYong Chairman H | |
| Make | Allard | SsangYong |
| Model | J1 | Chairman H |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3622 cc | 2787 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 272 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2910 mm |
