Car comparison

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6vsFerrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8

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 F355 Berlinetta

3.5 V8

380 hp3496 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1994-1999

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
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • 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 3.6FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
408hp304kW
380hp283kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
64.2s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
65.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.5L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
26.1L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
257hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
485km301mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,496cc213cu in
Length
4,245mm167in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,170mm46in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,411mm56in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,504mm59in
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume-
220L
Max trunk volume
123L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank-
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.65,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V88,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
14.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
120 mph
189 km/h
117 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 has 28 hp more than Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 28 hp (21 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
363 Nm
268 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
1,480 kg
3,263 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
295 km/h
183 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V84.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 and Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8: 0.2 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 and Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8: 1.2 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
4.7 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
FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6FerrariF355 Berlinetta3.5 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 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
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Range score
-
485 km
301 mi
Trunk score
123 L
4.3 cu ft
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
257 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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 F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 28 hp more
  • Has 177 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Ferrari F355 Berlinetta 3.5 V8

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 97 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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