2004 Noble M12 vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2004 Noble M12 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. Both 2004 Noble M12 and 2001 Noble M12 are equipped with a 2,968 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 335 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Noble M12. (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Noble M12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Noble M12 | 2001 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Noble | Noble |
| Model | M12 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1050 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
