2006 BMW 550 vs. 2005 Noble M12
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 1 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Noble M12. (335 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Noble M12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 550 weights approximately 675 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Noble M12. (485 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Noble M12.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 550 | 2005 Noble M12 | |
Make | BMW | Noble |
Model | 550 | M12 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 485 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |