Car comparison

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SvsPorsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3

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

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Porsche 968

3.0 8V Turbo S

305 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1993-1995
VS

Porsche 911 (964)

Turbo 3.3

320 hp3299 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1990-1993

Comparison overview

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Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    290 km/h
    180 mph Unrestricted
    280 km/h
    174 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    235 hp/t
    175 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    225 L
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SPorsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
Power
305hp227kW
320hp239kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,470kg3,241lb
Gross weight
1,730kg3,814lb
1,810kg3,990lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
70.1s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph
Calculated
70.5s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
21L/100 km11.2mpg US13.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
235hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t162kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
385Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,990cc182cu in
3,299cc201cu in
Length
4,320mm170in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,735mm68in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,275mm50in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,400mm94in
2,270mm89in
Front track
1,470mm58in
1,434mm56in
Rear track
1,450mm57in
1,493mm59in
Trunk volume
225L
-
Max trunk volume
510L
90L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
74L
77L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo SPorsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3PowerTorque
  • Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S5,400 rpm3,000 rpm5,650 rpm
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.35,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SPorsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
16.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp
227 kW
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
320 hp
239 kW

Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3 has 15 hp more than Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S and Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
1,470 kg
3,241 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S5.0 s
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.35.0 s

Although Porsche 911 (964) Turbo 3.3 has more power, Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
305 hp
227 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Porsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
320 hp
239 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 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
Porsche9683.0 8V Turbo S
Power
305 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9683.0 8V Turbo SPorsche911 (964)Turbo 3.3
Power
305 hp
227 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Lightness
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
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
Trunk score
225 L
7.9 cu ft
90 L
3.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
235 hp/t
175 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
218 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 968 3.0 8V Turbo S

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 170 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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