2001 Mitsubishi Pajero vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, both 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero and 2001 Noble M12 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,972 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 790 kg more than 2001 Noble M12.
Because 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Noble M12. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2001 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero | 2001 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Noble |
| Model | Pajero | M12 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2972 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
