2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 2003 Noble M14
To start off, 2003 Noble M14 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Hyundai Equus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Hyundai Equus would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2002 Hyundai Equus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 840 kg more than 2003 Noble M14.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Hyundai Equus. (380 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Hyundai Equus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai Equus | 2003 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Noble |
| Model | Equus | M14 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2440 mm |
