2003 Noble M14 vs. 1974 Toyota Century
To start off, 2003 Noble M14 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Century. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Century weights approximately 615 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 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Century. (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Noble M14 | 1974 Toyota Century | |
Make | Noble | Toyota |
Model | M14 | Century |
Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |