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


 

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