1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 1300 would be higher. 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 242 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Noble M12 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1961 Fiat 1300. 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, 2001 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 2001 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Fiat | Noble |
| Model | 1300 | M12 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2440 mm |
