Car comparison

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0vsPorsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

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

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Porsche 718 Cayman (982)

GT4 RS 4.0

493 hp3996 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2022-present
VS

Porsche 911 Dakar (992)

3.0

480 hp2981 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2022-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    493 hp
    368 kW
  • Lightest
    1,464 kg
    3,228 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    337 hp/t
    251 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    136 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    39/100

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

  • Highest torque
    570 Nm
    420 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    638 km
    396 mi
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
493hp368kW
480hp358kW
Torque
449Nm331lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,464kg3,228lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
1,771kg3,904lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.2s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
41.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.4s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
9.6s
Calculated
12.0s
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
3.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.0s
Calculated
11.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
337hp/t251kW/t153hp/1000 lb
Calculated
299hp/t223kW/t136hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
307Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
355Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
520km323mi
Calculated
638km396mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,996cc244cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,455mm175in
4,530mm178in
Width
1,822mm72in
1,864mm73in
Height
1,267mm50in
1,338mm53in
Wheelbase
2,484mm98in
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,617mm64in
Rear track-
1,572mm62in
Ground clearance
102mm4in
161mm6in
Trunk volume-
132L
Max trunk volume
136L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
64L
67L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.08,400 rpm6,250 rpm9,000 rpm
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.06,500 rpm2,300-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
3.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.4 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.6 s
12.0 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
1.9 s
330 ft
101 m
4.9 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.3 s
7.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.3 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.0 s
11.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
215 km/h
134 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
493 hp
368 kW
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
480 hp
358 kW

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0 has 13 hp more than Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
449 Nm
331 lb-ft
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
1,464 kg
3,228 lb
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
1,605 kg
3,538 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.03.4 s
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.03.4 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 and Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0: 1.8 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
520 km
323 mi
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
638 km
396 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
493 hp
368 kW
3.4 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
480 hp
358 kW
3.4 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,338 mm
52.7 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
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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
480 hp
358 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0 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
Porsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
3.4 s
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 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
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
Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche718 Cayman (982)GT4 RS 4.0Porsche911 Dakar (992)3.0
Power
493 hp
368 kW
480 hp
358 kW
Torque
449 Nm
331 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.4 s
3.4 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,464 kg
3,228 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Length
4,530 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,338 mm
52.7 in
Range score
520 km
323 mi
638 km
396 mi
Trunk score
136 L
4.8 cu ft
132 L
4.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
337 hp/t
251 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
299 hp/t
223 kW/t
3.3 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 RS 4.0Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0
Consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.53 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.64 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,229 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 718 Cayman (982) GT4 RS 4.0

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 141 kg lighter
  • Has 60 km/h (37 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 4 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Porsche 911 Dakar (992) 3.0

  • Has 121 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 118 km (73 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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