Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0vsPorsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0

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

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Porsche 911 (991)

R 4.0

500 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2016-2016
VS

Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

GT4 RS 4.0

493 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2022-present

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    520 km
    323 mi
  • Largest trunk
    136 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0

  • Fastest top speed
    323 km/h
    201 mph
  • Most powerful
    500 hp
    373 kW
  • Highest torque
    460 Nm
    339 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    365 hp/t
    272 kW/t
    2.7 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)R 4.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
Power
500hp373kW
493hp368kW
Torque
460Nm339lb-ft
449Nm331lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,464kg3,228lb
Gross weight
1,660kg3,660lb
1,771kg3,904lb
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
71.6s99% target: 320 km/h / 199 mph
Calculated
48.6s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.8s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
11.6s
9.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.6s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.1L/100 km11.7mpg US14.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
365hp/t272kW/t166hp/1000 lb
Calculated
337hp/t251kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
481km299mi
Calculated
520km323mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
3,996cc244cu in
Length
4,532mm178in
4,455mm175in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,822mm72in
Height
1,276mm50in
1,267mm50in
Wheelbase
2,475mm97in
2,484mm98in
Front track
1,551mm61in
-
Rear track
1,555mm61in
-
Ground clearance-
102mm4in
Trunk volume
125L
-
Max trunk volume-
136L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
308g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)R 4.08,250 rpm6,250 rpm8,500 rpm
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.08,400 rpm6,250 rpm9,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)R 4.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.6 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.8 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.6 s
9.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
90.9 s
-
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
201 km/h
125 mph
215 km/h
134 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)R 4.0
500 hp
373 kW
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
493 hp
368 kW

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0 has 7 hp more than Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0 and Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)R 4.0
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
449 Nm
331 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)R 4.0
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
1,464 kg
3,228 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 (991)R 4.0
323 km/h
201 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
315 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)R 4.03.8 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.03.4 s

Although Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0 has more power, Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0 and Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0: 0.4 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 (991)R 4.0
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0 and Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0: 1.0 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 (991)R 4.0
365 hp/t
272 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)R 4.0
481 km
299 mi
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
520 km
323 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)R 4.0
500 hp
373 kW
3.8 s
323 km/h
201 mph
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
493 hp
368 kW
3.4 s
315 km/h
196 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 (991)R 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,276 mm
50.2 in
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
Power
493 hp
368 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
136 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,267 mm
49.9 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 (991)R 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
0-100 km/h3.8 s
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
Power
493 hp
368 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0 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 (991)R 4.0
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
3.8 s
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
3.4 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 (991)R 4.0
365 hp/t
272 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)R 4.0Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
Power
500 hp
373 kW
493 hp
368 kW
Torque
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
449 Nm
331 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.8 s
3.4 s
Top speed
323 km/h
201 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,464 kg
3,228 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
125 L
4.4 cu ft
Length
4,532 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,276 mm
50.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
136 L
4.8 cu ft
Length
4,455 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,267 mm
49.9 in
Range score
481 km
299 mi
520 km
323 mi
CO2 score
308 g/km
-
Trunk score
125 L
4.4 cu ft
136 L
4.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
365 hp/t
272 kW/t
2.7 kg/hp
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 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 (991) R 4.0Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) R 4.0

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 11 Nm more
  • Is 94 kg lighter
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0

  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 39 km (24 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 11 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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