1952 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2008 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1952 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, 2008 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Palm Beach. (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Allard Palm Beach | 2008 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Allard | SsangYong |
| Model | Palm Beach | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2970 mm |
