2003 Noble M12 vs. 2003 Porsche GT2
To start off, both 2003 Noble M12 and 2003 Porsche GT2 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2003 Noble M12. (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 2003 Noble M12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 396 kg more than 2003 Noble M12. 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 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Noble M12. (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche GT2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Noble M12.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Noble M12 | 2003 Porsche GT2 | |
Make | Noble | Porsche |
Model | M12 | GT2 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 456 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 485 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1446 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |