2003 Noble M14 vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2003 Noble M14 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Supra 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 195 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 407 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Noble M14 | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Noble | Toyota |
| Model | M14 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
