2000 Noble M12 vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 2000 Noble M12 and 2000 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 886 kg more than 2000 Noble M12.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Noble M12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Korando. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Noble M12 | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Noble | SsangYong |
| Model | M12 | Korando |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1866 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1850 mm |
