Car comparison

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CATvsAlfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato

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

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Porsche 911 Coupe (G)

3.2 Carrera CAT

217 hp3164 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1986-1989
VS

Alfa Romeo SZ

3.0 V6 Zagato

210 hp2959 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1991

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    217 hp
    162 kW
  • Highest torque
    265 Nm
    195 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,210 kg
    2,668 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato

  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CATAlfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
Power
217hp162kW
210hp157kW
Torque
265Nm195lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,210kg2,668lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
1,530kg3,373lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
88.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
23.1s
Calculated
27.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
14.9L/100 km15.8mpg US19.0mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,164cc193cu in
2,959cc181cu in
Length
4,291mm169in
4,060mm160in
Width
1,652mm65in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,320mm52in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,510mm99in
Front track
1,372mm54in
-
Rear track
1,405mm55in
-
Ground clearance
130mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
68L
Max trunk volume-
350L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
85L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CATAlfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 ZagatoPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT5,900 rpm4,800 rpm6,150 rpm
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato6,200 rpm4,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CATAlfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.1 s
27.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
155 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
217 hp
162 kW
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
210 hp
157 kW

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT has 7 hp more than Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato and Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
1,210 kg
2,668 lb
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
1,260 kg
2,778 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 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT and Alfa Romeo SZ 3.0 V6 Zagato: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
217 hp
162 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
210 hp
157 kW
7.0 s
245 km/h
152 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 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CAT
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Alfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
68 L
2.4 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Coupe (G)3.2 Carrera CATAlfa RomeoSZ3.0 V6 Zagato
Power
217 hp
162 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
265 Nm
195 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,210 kg
2,668 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
68 L
2.4 cu ft
Length
4,060 mm
159.8 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Trunk score
-
68 L
2.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Coupe (G) 3.2 Carrera CAT

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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