1968 Mazda 1000 vs. 2004 Noble M14
To start off, 2004 Noble M14 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mazda 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mazda 1000 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1968 Mazda 1000. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mazda 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Noble M14 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1968 Mazda 1000. 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, 2004 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda 1000. (77 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mazda 1000 | 2004 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Mazda | Noble |
| Model | 1000 | M14 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2440 mm |
