2004 Caterham 7 vs. 2004 Noble M12
To start off, both 2004 Caterham 7 and 2004 Noble M12 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 M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Noble M12 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7. 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, 2004 Noble M12 (486 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 2004 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Caterham | Noble |
| Model | 7 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2440 mm |
