2001 Noble M12 vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1964 Porsche 911. (129 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1964 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Porsche 911 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 911. (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Noble M12 | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Noble | Porsche |
| Model | M12 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.3 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66 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 | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2190 mm |
