Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6vsAC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

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

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Porsche 911 (996)

GT3 3.6

360 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2001
VS

AC Cobra (MK IV)

5.0 V8

370 hp4942 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2001

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Highest torque
    579 Nm
    427 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    900 kg
    1,984 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    411 hp/t
    307 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    270 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    302 km/h
    188 mph
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)GT3 3.6ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Power
360hp268kW
370hp276kW
Torque
370Nm273lb-ft
579Nm427lb-ft
Curb weight
1,350kg2,976lb
900kg1,984lb
Gross weight
1,630kg3,594lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.9s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
52.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
14.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
411hp/t307kW/t186hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
274Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
643Nm/t430lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
690km429mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
4,942cc302cu in
Length
4,430mm174in
4,200mm165in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,270mm50in
1,200mm47in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,285mm90in
Front track
1,475mm58in
1,420mm56in
Rear track
1,495mm59in
1,485mm58in
Max trunk volume
110L
270L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
89L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6: Power / Torque
  • AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.67,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V85,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)GT3 3.6ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.0 s
15.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
360 hp
268 kW
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
370 hp
276 kW

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8 has 10 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 and AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
579 Nm
427 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
900 kg
1,984 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)GT3 3.6
302 km/h
188 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
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)GT3 3.64.8 s
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V85.3 s

Although AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8 has more power, Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6 and AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8: 0.5 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)GT3 3.6
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
411 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)GT3 3.6
360 hp
268 kW
4.8 s
302 km/h
188 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
370 hp
276 kW
5.3 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)GT3 3.6
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)GT3 3.6ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Power
360 hp
268 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
579 Nm
427 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.3 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,350 kg
2,976 lb
900 kg
1,984 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
110 L
3.9 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Range score
690 km
429 mi
-
Trunk score
110 L
3.9 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
411 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) GT3 3.6

  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 37 km/h (23 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 209 Nm more
  • Is 450 kg lighter
  • Has 144 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 160 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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