2003 Noble M14 vs. 1970 Tatra T603
To start off, 2003 Noble M14 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1970 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1970 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Tatra T603 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2003 Noble M14.
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 M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Noble M14 | 1970 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Noble | Tatra |
| Model | M14 | T603 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
