2001 Noble M12 vs. 2003 Noble M14
To start off, 2003 Noble M14 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Noble M12 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Noble M12. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2001 Noble M12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Noble M14 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2001 Noble M12. 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, 2003 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Noble M12. (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Noble M12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Noble M12 | 2003 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Noble | Noble |
| Model | M12 | M14 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
