2004 BMW 120 vs. 2004 Noble M14
To start off, both 2004 BMW 120 and 2004 Noble M14 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 120 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 120 | 2004 Noble M14 | |
| Make | BMW | Noble |
| Model | 120 | M14 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2440 mm |
