2000 Noble M12 vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2000 Noble M12 and 2000 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Renault Laguna weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 Noble M12.
Because 2000 Noble M12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Noble M12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Renault Laguna, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (153 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Noble M12 | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Noble | Renault |
| Model | M12 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 307 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.3 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
