1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 weights approximately 158 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 | 2001 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Noble |
| Model | GTV6 | M12 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1138 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
