Car comparison

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6vsFerrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12

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

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Porsche 911 (993)

Turbo 3.6

408 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-1998
VS

Ferrari 456

GTA 5.5 V12

442 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-1998

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.7 L/100 km
    15.0 mpg US
    18.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    23.5 L/100 km
    10.0 mpg US
    12.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
Power
408hp304kW
442hp330kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,770kg3,902lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
298 km/h
185 mph
To 99% top speed
64.2s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
84.3s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
17.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.5L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
29.8L/100 km7.9mpg US9.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
611km380mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
5,474cc334cu in
Length
4,245mm167in
4,730mm186in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,920mm76in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,411mm56in
1,585mm62in
Rear track
1,504mm59in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance-
119mm5in
Trunk volume-
316L
Max trunk volume
123L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
110L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.65,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V126,250 rpm4,500 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
17.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
298 km/h
185 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW

Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12 has 34 hp more than Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 and Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12: 34 hp (25 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
1,770 kg
3,902 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
298 km/h
185 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.64.5 s
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V125.5 s

Although Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12 has more power, Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 and Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 and Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12: 2.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
5.5 s
298 km/h
185 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
4.5 s
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
5.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Ferrari456GTA 5.5 V12
Power
408 hp
304 kW
442 hp
330 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,770 kg
3,902 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
-
611 km
380 mi
Trunk score
123 L
4.3 cu ft
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK18 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km31.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi50.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal2,700 L713 US gal594 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year4,725 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Ferrari 456 GTA 5.5 V12

  • Has 34 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 193 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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