2000 Holden Commodore vs. 2005 Noble M14
To start off, 2005 Noble M14 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2000 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Commodore weights approximately 460 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Commodore. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Commodore | 2005 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Holden | Noble |
| Model | Commodore | M14 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
