2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2004 Noble M14
To start off, 2004 Noble M14 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Noble M14. (395 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Noble M14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 630 kg more than 2004 Noble M14. 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Noble M14. (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Noble M14.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2004 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Noble |
| Model | DB7 | M14 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 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 | 1780 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2440 mm |
