2001 Noble M12 vs. 2001 Proton Perdana
To start off, both 2001 Noble M12 and 2001 Proton Perdana were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2001 Proton Perdana. (135 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2001 Proton Perdana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Proton Perdana weights approximately 265 kg more than 2001 Noble M12.
Because 2001 Noble M12 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 2001 Noble M12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Proton Perdana. (176 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Proton Perdana. 2001 Proton Perdana has automatic transmission and 2001 Noble M12 has manual transmission. 2001 Noble M12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Proton Perdana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Noble M12 | 2001 Proton Perdana | |
| Make | Noble | Proton |
| Model | M12 | Perdana |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
