1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 2000 Noble M12
To start off, 2000 Noble M12 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 521 kg more than 2000 Noble M12.
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, 2000 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 2000 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Noble |
| Model | Chevelle | M12 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
