Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4

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 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Porsche 911 (996)

Carrera 4 3.4

300 hp3387 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2001

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    285 km/h
    177 mph
  • Most powerful
    350 hp
    261 kW
  • Highest torque
    390 Nm
    288 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    241 hp/t
    180 kW/t
    4.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
350hp261kW
300hp224kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,775kg3,913lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
To 99% top speed
68.4s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
71.3s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
16.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
17.4L/100 km13.5mpg US16.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
255Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
731km454mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,387cc207cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,430mm174in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,305mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,455mm57in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,500mm59in
Ground clearance-
100mm4in
Trunk volume
385L
-
Max trunk volume-
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
64L
CO2 emissions
218g/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 (996) Carrera 4 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: 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 (996)Carrera 4 3.46,800 rpm4,600 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
16.7 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
179 km/h
111 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 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 has 50 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: 50 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 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
350 Nm
258 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
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
1,375 kg
3,031 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
285 km/h
177 mph
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
280 km/h
174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.44.9 s
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.45.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 4 3.4: 0.3 s.

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
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

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
4.9 s
285 km/h
177 mph
Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
280 km/h
174 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/h4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 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 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
280 km/h
174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 (996)Carrera 4 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.2 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
280 km/h
174 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
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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
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,430 mm
174.4 in
Height
1,305 mm
51.4 in
Range score
731 km
454 mi
-
CO2 score
218 g/km
-
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 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 4 3.4
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 285 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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