2004 Noble M14 vs. 2011 Alpina B7
To start off, 2011 Alpina B7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Noble M14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Noble M14 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Alpina B7 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2004 Noble M14. (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Noble M14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alpina B7 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2004 Noble M14. 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, 2011 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Noble M14. (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2011 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Noble M14. 2011 Alpina B7 has automatic transmission and 2004 Noble M14 has manual transmission. 2004 Noble M14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Noble M14 | 2011 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Noble | Alpina |
| Model | M14 | B7 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3000 mm |
