Car comparison

Porsche 959 2.8vsPorsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0

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

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Porsche 959

2.8

450 hp2850 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1988
VS

Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

GT4 4.0

420 hp3995 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2020-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    310 hp/t
    231 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0

  • Lowest city consumption
    13.7 L/100 km
    17.2 mpg US
    20.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9592.8Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
Power
450hp336kW
420hp313kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
430Nm317lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
To 99% top speed
56.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
80.8s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
11.0s
Calculated
13.4s
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
13.7L/100 km17.2mpg US20.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
290hp/t216kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
297Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
627km390mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,850cc174cu in
3,995cc244cu in
Length
4,260mm168in
4,456mm175in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,269mm50in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,484mm98in
Front track
1,504mm59in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,534mm60in
Ground clearance
180mm7in
-
Trunk volume-
270L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
84L
64L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 959 2.8Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 959 2.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9592.86,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,600 rpm
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.07,600 rpm5,500 rpm8,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche9592.8Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
13.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
420 hp
313 kW

Porsche 959 2.8 has 30 hp more than Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0 and Porsche 959 2.8: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
430 Nm
317 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
1,450 kg
3,197 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
302 km/h
188 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.83.9 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.03.9 s

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
3.9 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
420 hp
313 kW
3.9 s
302 km/h
188 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
Porsche9592.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9592.8Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 4.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
430 Nm
317 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.2 L/100 km
23.1 mpg US
27.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
Range score
-
627 km
390 mi
Trunk score
-
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.5 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
VehiclePorsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 4.0
Consumption10.2 L/100 km23.1 mpg US27.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.85 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.73 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,530 L404 US gal337 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,678 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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