2003 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2003 Noble M14
To start off, both 2003 Cadillac CTS-V 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Noble M14. (396 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2003 Noble M14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 595 kg more than 2003 Noble M14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Cadillac CTS-V (529 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Noble M14. (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Noble M14.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS-V | 2003 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Cadillac | Noble |
| Model | CTS-V | M14 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
