2004 Noble M12 vs. 1957 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 2004 Noble M12 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. 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 273 more horse power than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1957 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Noble M12 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1957 Volvo P 1900. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Noble M12 | 1957 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Noble | Volvo |
| Model | M12 | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
