2000 Proton Perdana vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost

To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Proton Perdana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Proton Perdana would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1250 kg more than 2000 Proton Perdana.

Because 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Proton Perdana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Proton Perdana. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 2000 Proton Perdana has manual transmission. 2000 Proton Perdana will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Proton Perdana 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Make Proton Rolls-Royce
Model Perdana Ghost
Year Released 2000 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 135 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 176 Nm 780 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 1500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual 8-speed automatic
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1245 kg 2495 kg
Vehicle Length 4620 mm 5569 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1948 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 3465 mm


 

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