1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6 vs. 2005 Noble M14
To start off, 2005 Noble M14 is newer by 21 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Noble M14 weights approximately 12 kg more than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. 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, 2005 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Alfa Romeo GTV6. (222 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Noble M14 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 | 2005 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Noble |
| Model | GTV6 | M14 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| 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 | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
