2001 Noble M12 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 11 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Noble M12 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Noble | Toyota |
| Model | M12 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2790 mm |
