2007 BMW 318 vs. 2003 Noble M14
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Noble M14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Noble M14 would be higher. At 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Noble M14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Noble M14 (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2007 BMW 318. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2003 Noble M14.
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, 2003 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 318 | 2003 Noble M14 | |
| Make | BMW | Noble |
| Model | 318 | M14 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1435 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
