1961 Abarth 700 vs. 2003 Noble M14
To start off, 2003 Noble M14 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Noble M14 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 2003 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Abarth | Noble |
| Model | 700 | M14 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
