2009 Audi R8 vs. 2004 Noble M14
To start off, 2009 Audi R8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Noble M14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Noble M14 would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi R8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi R8 (420 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Noble M14. (395 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Noble M14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Noble M14 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 Audi R8.
Because 2009 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Noble M14. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi R8. (430 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi R8 | 2004 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Audi | Noble |
| Model | R8 | M14 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
