2005 Audi S4 vs. 2004 Noble M12
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Noble M12 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Noble M12. (335 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2004 Noble M12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi S4 weights approximately 735 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Noble M12 (486 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Audi | Noble |
| Model | S4 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
