2003 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2003 Noble M14
To start off, both 2003 Alfa Romeo GT and 2003 Noble M14 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,172 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. (237 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 260 kg more than 2003 Noble M14.
Because 2003 Noble M14 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Noble M14. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. (305 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alfa Romeo GT | 2003 Noble M14 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Noble |
Model | GT | M14 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3172 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2440 mm |