2001 Noble M12 vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Noble M12 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1981 Toyota Carina. 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 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Noble M12 | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Noble | Toyota |
Model | M12 | Carina |
Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 485 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |