2000 Noble M12 vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2000 Noble M12 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1245 kg more than 2000 Noble M12.
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, both vehicles can yield 435 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2000 Noble M12 has manual transmission. 2000 Noble M12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Noble M12 | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Noble | Aston Martin |
| Model | M12 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |
