2004 Noble M12 vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2004 Noble M12 and 2004 Toyota Corolla 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 239 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 190 kg more than 2004 Noble M12.
Because 2004 Noble M12 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Noble M12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 356 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Noble M12 | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Noble | Toyota |
| Model | M12 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 486 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2610 mm |
