2004 Maserati MC12 vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2004 Maserati MC12 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Noble M12 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (2 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2001 Noble M12. (306 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2001 Noble M12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 355 kg more than 2001 Noble M12. 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 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Noble M12. (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Noble M12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Maserati MC12 | 2001 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Maserati | Noble |
| Model | MC12 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 623 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2100 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2440 mm |
