2009 BMW 550 vs. 2005 Noble M14
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Noble M14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Noble M14 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2005 Noble M14 | |
Make | BMW | Noble |
Model | 550 | M14 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2968 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |