2004 Noble M14 vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2004 Noble M14 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Supra would be higher. 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 163 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Supra. (232 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 400 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Supra. (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Noble M14 | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Noble | Toyota |
| Model | M14 | Supra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
