Car comparison

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4

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

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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005
VS

Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    296 km/h
    184 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    273 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,420 kg
    3,131 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.3 L/100 km
    20.8 mpg US
    25.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
420hp313kW
350hp261kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
390Nm288lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,420kg3,131lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
287 km/h
178 mph
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph
Calculated
60.0s99% target: 284 km/h / 177 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.8s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
246hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
780km485mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,465mm176in
4,491mm177in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,303mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,472mm58in
1,532mm60in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,518mm60in
Trunk volume-
340L
Max trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
63L
64L
CO2 emissions-
191g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.47,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
13.6 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
287 km/h
178 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.8 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
191 km/h
119 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
350 hp
261 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 has 70 hp more than Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 70 hp (52 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
390 Nm
288 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
1,420 kg
3,131 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 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
296 km/h
184 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
287 km/h
178 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.64.8 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.44.4 s

Although Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 has more power, Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.8 s
296 km/h
184 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
4.4 s
287 km/h
178 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 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
287 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 3.4
Power
420 hp
313 kW
350 hp
261 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
4.4 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
287 km/h
178 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,420 kg
3,131 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.2 L/100 km
28.7 mpg US
34.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
Range score
-
780 km
485 mi
CO2 score
-
191 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
246 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.1 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) Carrera 3.4
Consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.09 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,230 L325 US gal271 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,153 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Has 70 hp more
  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 3.4

  • Is 120 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 240 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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