2001 Noble M12 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (456 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2001 Noble M12. (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Noble M12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 465 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Noble M12. (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Noble M12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Noble M12 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Noble | Porsche |
| Model | M12 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |
