Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4vsAC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 911 (996)

Carrera 4 3.4

300 hp3387 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2001
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Comparison overview

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Best choices

AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    522 Nm
    385 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,160 kg
    2,557 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    281 hp/t
    210 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
Power
300hp224kW
326hp243kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
522Nm385lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,160kg2,557lb
Gross weight
1,775kg3,913lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
46.9s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
16.7s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
281hp/t210kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
450Nm/t301lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,387cc207cu in
4,942cc302cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,200mm165in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,745mm69in
Height
1,305mm51in
1,200mm47in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,285mm90in
Front track
1,455mm57in
1,410mm56in
Rear track
1,500mm59in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
100mm4in
-
Max trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 SuperblowerPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.46,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower5,700 rpm3,750 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.7 s
13.3 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
192 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
326 hp
243 kW

AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower has 26 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 and AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
522 Nm
385 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
1,160 kg
2,557 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
280 km/h
174 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.45.2 s
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower4.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower and Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
280 km/h
174 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
326 hp
243 kW
4.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4ACCobra (MK IV)4.9 i V8 Superblower
Power
300 hp
224 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
522 Nm
385 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
4.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,160 kg
2,557 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
281 hp/t
210 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

AC Cobra (MK IV) 4.9 i V8 Superblower

  • Has 26 hp more
  • Has 172 Nm more
  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 63 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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