2004 Morgan 4 vs. 2004 Noble M12
To start off, both 2004 Morgan 4 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 223 more horse power than 2004 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Noble M12 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2004 Morgan 4. 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 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Morgan 4 | 2004 Noble M12 | |
Make | Morgan | Noble |
Model | 4 | M12 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 486 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |