2005 Audi A2 vs. 2005 Noble M12
To start off, both 2005 Audi A2 and 2005 Noble M12 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2005 Audi A2. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Noble M12 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Audi A2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Noble M12. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A2, 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, 2005 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A2. (230 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2005 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A2 | 2005 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Audi | Noble |
| Model | A2 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
