Car comparison

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CATvsFerrari Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V

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 Mondial

3.4 i V8 32V

286 hp3405 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1989-1993

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
  • Lightest
    1,400 kg
    3,086 lb
  • 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 practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATFerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
Power
250hp186kW
286hp213kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
309Nm228lb-ft
Curb weight
1,400kg3,086lb
1,560kg3,439lb
Gross weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
80.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
84.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
21.3s
Calculated
23.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
183hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
807km501mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,479cc151cu in
3,405cc208cu in
Length
4,230mm167in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,235mm49in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,457mm57in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,451mm57in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
125mm5in
-
Trunk volume-
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
80L
96L

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 Mondial 3.4 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5,800 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 rpm
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V7,200 rpm4,300 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATFerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
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
23.4 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
166 km/h
103 mph
162 km/h
101 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
286 hp
213 kW

Ferrari Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V has 36 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 Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V: 36 hp (27 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
309 Nm
228 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
1,560 kg
3,439 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
255 km/h
158 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V6.3 s

Although Ferrari Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V 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 Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V: 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
286 hp
213 kW
6.3 s
255 km/h
158 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
FerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,235 mm
48.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9442.5 Turbo S CATFerrariMondial3.4 i V8 32V
Power
250 hp
186 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
309 Nm
228 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.3 s
Top speed
260 km/h
162 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,235 mm
48.6 in
Range score
-
807 km
501 mi
Trunk score
-
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
183 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.5 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
VehicleFerrari Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

  • Has 41 Nm more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Ferrari Mondial 3.4 i V8 32V

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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