2001 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Noble M14
To start off, 2005 Noble M14 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2001 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2005 Noble M14.
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, 2005 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 325 | 2005 Noble M14 | |
| Make | BMW | Noble |
| Model | 325 | M14 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
