Car comparison

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CATvsFerrari GTS Turbo 2.0 V8

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

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Porsche 944

2.5 Turbo S CAT

250 hp2479 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1989-1991
VS

Ferrari GTS Turbo

2.0 V8

254 hp1991 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbocharged1986-1989

Comparison overview

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Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATFerrariGTS Turbo2.0 V8
Power
250hp186kW
254hp189kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
328Nm242lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,275kg2,811lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
-
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
To 99% top speed
80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.0s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
21.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
15.6L/100 km15.1mpg US18.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,479cc151cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,255mm168in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,128mm44in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,451mm57in
1,465mm58in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
80L
74L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CATFerrari GTS Turbo 2.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari GTS Turbo 2.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5,800 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 rpm
FerrariGTS Turbo2.0 V86,500 rpm4,100 rpm7,700 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATFerrariGTS Turbo2.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.3 s
21.8 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW
FerrariGTS Turbo2.0 V8
254 hp
189 kW

Ferrari GTS Turbo 2.0 V8 has 4 hp more than Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT and Ferrari GTS Turbo 2.0 V8: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
FerrariGTS Turbo2.0 V8
328 Nm
242 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
FerrariGTS Turbo2.0 V8
1,275 kg
2,811 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
260 km/h
162 mph
FerrariGTS Turbo2.0 V8
253 km/h
157 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5.9 s
FerrariGTS Turbo2.0 V86.3 s

Although Ferrari GTS Turbo 2.0 V8 has more power, Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT and Ferrari GTS Turbo 2.0 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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
FerrariGTS Turbo2.0 V8
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW
5.9 s
260 km/h
162 mph
FerrariGTS Turbo2.0 V8
254 hp
189 kW
6.3 s
253 km/h
157 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
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
FerrariGTS Turbo2.0 V8
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,128 mm
44.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATFerrariGTS Turbo2.0 V8
Power
250 hp
186 kW
254 hp
189 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
328 Nm
242 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.3 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,255 mm
167.5 in
Height
1,128 mm
44.4 in
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

  • Has 22 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Ferrari GTS Turbo 2.0 V8

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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