2003 Noble M12 vs. 1989 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2003 Noble M12 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota MR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota MR2 would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1989 Toyota MR2. (221 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota MR2. (305 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Noble M12 | 1989 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Noble | Toyota |
| Model | M12 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
