1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2000 Noble M12
To start off, 2000 Noble M12 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2000 Noble M12. (307 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Noble M12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2000 Noble M12. 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Noble M12. (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Noble M12.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2000 Noble M12 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Noble |
Model | V8 Vantage | M12 |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2544 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 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 | 1990 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |