2001 Noble M12 vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 775 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2001 Noble M12 has manual transmission. 2001 Noble M12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Noble M12 | 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Noble | Oldsmobile |
| Model | M12 | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3030 mm |
