2002 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 870 kg more than 2003 Noble M14.
Because 2002 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Noble M14. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Discovery. 2002 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2003 Noble M14 has manual transmission. 2003 Noble M14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Land Rover Discovery | 2003 Noble M14 | |
Make | Land Rover | Noble |
Model | Discovery | M14 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |