Car comparison

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8vsMaserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8

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

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991)

Carrera S 3.8

400 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2011-2015
VS

Maserati GranCabrio I

4.7 V8

450 hp4691 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2011-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    301 km/h
    187 mph
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    269 hp/t
    201 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    228 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    660 km
    410 mi
  • Largest trunk
    290 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
Power
400hp298kW
450hp336kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,485kg3,274lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
2,350kg5,181lb
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
To 99% top speed
66.1s99% target: 298 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
81.2s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
17.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
269hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
660km410mi
Calculated
517km321mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
4,691cc286cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,881mm192in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,915mm75in
Height
1,292mm51in
1,353mm53in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,942mm116in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,586mm62in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
290L
173L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
75L
CO2 emissions
228g/km
337g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.87,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V87,000 rpm4,750 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
17.2 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
450 hp
336 kW

Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8 has 50 hp more than Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8 and Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
1,980 kg
4,365 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
301 km/h
187 mph
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
285 km/h
177 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.84.7 s
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V85.2 s

Although Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8 has more power, Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8 and Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8: 0.5 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8 and Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8: 4.8 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
660 km
410 mi
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
517 km
321 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
4.7 s
301 km/h
187 mph
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
450 hp
336 kW
5.2 s
285 km/h
177 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.7 s
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
5.2 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 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 Cabriolet (991)Carrera S 3.8MaseratiGranCabrio I4.7 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
301 km/h
187 mph
285 km/h
177 mph
Lightness
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
1,980 kg
4,365 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
290 L
10.2 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,292 mm
50.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Length
4,881 mm
192.2 in
Height
1,353 mm
53.3 in
Range score
660 km
410 mi
517 km
321 mi
CO2 score
228 g/km
337 g/km
Trunk score
290 L
10.2 cu ft
173 L
6.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 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 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km25.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi40.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year3,806 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 Cabriolet (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Is 495 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 42 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 143 km (89 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 117 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 109 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

Maserati GranCabrio I 4.7 V8

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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