1998 BMW Pickster vs. 2004 Noble M12
To start off, 2004 Noble M12 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW Pickster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW Pickster would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1998 BMW Pickster. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW Pickster.
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 M12 (486 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW Pickster. (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW Pickster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 2004 Noble M12 | |
| Make | BMW | Noble |
| Model | Pickster | M12 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
