2001 Bentley Arnage vs. 2003 Noble M14
To start off, 2003 Noble M14 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Arnage (402 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Noble M14. (396 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 2003 Noble M14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1435 kg more than 2003 Noble M14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Noble M14. (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Noble M14. 2001 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2003 Noble M14 has manual transmission. 2003 Noble M14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Arnage | 2003 Noble M14 | |
Make | Bentley | Noble |
Model | Arnage | M14 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2440 mm |