2004 Mazda RX-8 vs. 2004 Noble M14
To start off, both 2004 Mazda RX-8 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 206 more horse power than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 242 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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda RX-8. (220 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Mazda RX-8 | 2004 Noble M14 | |
Make | Mazda | Noble |
Model | RX-8 | M14 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2616 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1392 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |