2001 Noble M12 vs. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. (309 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1050 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 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda 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. 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Noble M12 | 1986 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Noble | Aston Martin |
| Model | M12 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2920 mm |
