1957 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 52 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 2009 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Allard Palm Beach. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W has automatic transmission and 1957 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1957 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Allard Palm Beach | 2009 SsangYong Chairman W | |
| Make | Allard | SsangYong |
| Model | Palm Beach | Chairman W |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1507 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 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 | 3970 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2970 mm |
