2000 Noble M12 vs. 1981 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2000 Noble M12 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Soarer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 325 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, 2000 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Soarer. (235 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Soarer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Noble M12 | 1981 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Noble | Toyota |
| Model | M12 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |
