2005 Audi S4 vs. 2000 Noble M12
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Noble M12 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Noble M12. (307 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Noble M12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 802 kg more than 2000 Noble M12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Noble M12 (435 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 2000 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 2000 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Audi | Noble |
| Model | S4 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
