2001 Noble M12 vs. 1996 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche Boxster 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 105 more horse power than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 272 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 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Noble M12 | 1996 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Noble | Porsche |
| Model | M12 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.3 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2420 mm |
