2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 2003 Noble M14
To start off, 2003 Noble M14 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2003 Noble M14. (396 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2003 Noble M14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Noble M14 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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, 2003 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 2003 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Lotus | Noble |
| Model | GT 1 | M14 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
