Car comparison

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SvsFerrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8

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

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Porsche 968

3.0 8V Turbo S

305 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1993-1995
VS

Ferrari 348 GTS

3.4 V8

320 hp3405 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1993-1995

Comparison overview

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Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SFerrari348 GTS3.4 V8
Power
305hp227kW
320hp239kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
324Nm239lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
73.4s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
385Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
236Nm/t158lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
693km431mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,990cc182cu in
3,405cc208cu in
Length
4,320mm170in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,894mm75in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,170mm46in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,502mm59in
Rear track
1,450mm57in
1,578mm62in
Trunk volume
225L
200L
Max trunk volume
510L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
74L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SFerrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S5,400 rpm3,000 rpm5,650 rpm
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V87,200 rpm5,000 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SFerrari348 GTS3.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
16.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp
227 kW
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
320 hp
239 kW

Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8 has 15 hp more than Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S and Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
324 Nm
239 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
1,370 kg
3,020 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S5.0 s
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V85.4 s

Although Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8 has more power, Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S and Ferrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp
227 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
320 hp
239 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Ferrari348 GTS3.4 V8
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SFerrari348 GTS3.4 V8
Power
305 hp
227 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
324 Nm
239 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
-
12.7 L/100 km
18.5 mpg US
22.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Range score
-
693 km
431 mi
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 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
VehicleFerrari 348 GTS 3.4 V8
Consumption12.7 L/100 km18.5 mpg US22.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.77 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,905 L503 US gal419 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,334 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S

  • Has 176 Nm more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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