Car comparison

Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3vsPorsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

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

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Porsche 911 (964)

Turbo 3.3

320 hp3299 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1990-1993
VS

Porsche 944

2.5 Turbo S CAT

250 hp2479 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1989-1991

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    218 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    71/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT

  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
320hp239kW
250hp186kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Gross weight
1,810kg3,990lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
260 km/h
162 mph
To 99% top speed
70.0s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
79.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
16.2s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
179hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,299cc201cu in
2,479cc151cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,775mm70in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,310mm52in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,270mm89in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,434mm56in
1,457mm57in
Rear track
1,493mm59in
1,451mm57in
Ground clearance-
125mm5in
Max trunk volume
90L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
77L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CATPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.35,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5,800 rpm3,500 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.2 s
21.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
260 km/h
162 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
320 hp
239 kW
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW

Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3 has 70 hp more than Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT and Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
1,400 kg
3,086 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 (964)Turbo 3.3
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
260 km/h
162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.35.0 s
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3 and Porsche 944 2.5 Turbo S CAT: 0.9 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
320 hp
239 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
250 hp
186 kW
5.9 s
260 km/h
162 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 (964)Turbo 3.3
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
90 L
3.2 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3Porsche9442.5 Turbo S CAT
Power
320 hp
239 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
260 km/h
162 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,400 kg
3,086 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
90 L
3.2 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Trunk score
90 L
3.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
179 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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