2001 Noble M12 vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 10 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 350 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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Noble M12 | 2011 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Noble | Toyota |
| Model | M12 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3090 mm |
