Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo

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

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Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera 4 3.4

350 hp3436 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930)

3.3 Turbo

301 hp3299 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1978-1987

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    283 km/h
    176 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    178 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    791 km
    491 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
350hp261kW
301hp224kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
412Nm304lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,865kg4,112lb
1,680kg3,704lb
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.6s99% target: 280 km/h / 174 mph
Calculated
71.7s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
17.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t178kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
317Nm/t212lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
791km491mi
Calculated
762km473mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,299cc201cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,291mm169in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,310mm52in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,432mm56in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,501mm59in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
385L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
80L
CO2 emissions
200g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 TurboPowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.47,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo5,500 rpm4,000 rpm6,700 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
17.5 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
176 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
301 hp
224 kW

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 has 49 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: 49 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
412 Nm
304 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
1,300 kg
2,866 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)Carrera 4 3.4
283 km/h
176 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo: 0.9 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)Carrera 4 3.4
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo: 1.9 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)Carrera 4 3.4
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
791 km
491 mi
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
762 km
473 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4
350 hp
261 kW
4.5 s
283 km/h
176 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
301 hp
224 kW
5.4 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 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)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
301 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 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)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
301 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 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)Carrera 4 3.4
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.5 s
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
5.4 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)Carrera 4 3.4
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (TYPE 930)3.3 Turbo
Power
350 hp
261 kW
301 hp
224 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
412 Nm
304 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.4 s
Top speed
283 km/h
176 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,304 mm
51.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,291 mm
168.9 in
Height
1,310 mm
51.6 in
Range score
791 km
491 mi
762 km
473 mi
CO2 score
200 g/km
-
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4Porsche 911 Coupe (TYPE 930) 3.3 Turbo
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

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