2003 BMW 645 vs. 2004 Noble M12
To start off, 2004 Noble M12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 BMW 645. (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 645. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 645 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Noble M12 (486 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 645.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 645 | 2004 Noble M12 | |
| Make | BMW | Noble |
| Model | 645 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
