2005 Noble M12 vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Noble M12 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 Noble M12. (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Noble M12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 630 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Noble M12. (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Noble M12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Noble M12 | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Noble | Aston Martin |
| Model | M12 | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 485 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2601 mm |
