1999 Holden Berlina vs. 2005 Noble M14
To start off, 2005 Noble M14 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 550 kg more than 2005 Noble M14.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Berlina. (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Berlina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 2005 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Holden | Noble |
| Model | Berlina | M14 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
