2005 Noble M14 vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2005 Noble M14 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Noble M12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Noble M12 would be higher. Both 2005 Noble M14 and 2001 Noble M12 are equipped with a 2,968 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 Noble M12. (335 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2001 Noble M12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Noble M14 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2001 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 M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Noble M12. (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Noble M12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Noble M14 | 2001 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Noble | Noble |
| Model | M14 | M12 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2968 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
