2005 Noble M14 vs. 1970 Skoda 1202
To start off, 2005 Noble M14 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1970 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1970 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Noble M14 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Skoda 1202. 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 M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Noble M14 | 1970 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Noble | Skoda |
| Model | M14 | 1202 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
