2005 Noble M12 vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Noble M12 and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Noble M12. (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Noble M12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 450 kg more than 2005 Noble M12. 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, 2005 Noble M12 (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Porsche 911. (385 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Noble M12 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Noble | Porsche |
Model | M12 | 911 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 2968 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 485 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2360 mm |