Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7

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 Coupe (F)

Carrera RS 2.7

210 hp2687 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1972-1973

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 combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
350hp261kW
210hp157kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
255Nm188lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,075kg2,370lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.4s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
731km454mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
2,687cc164cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,147mm163in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,271mm89in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,372mm54in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,394mm55in
Ground clearance-
150mm6in
Trunk volume
385L
-
Max trunk volume-
200L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
68L
-
CO2 emissions
218g/km
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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 (F) Carrera RS 2.7PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7: 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 (F)Carrera RS 2.76,300 rpm5,100 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
22.7 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
164 km/h
102 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 (F)Carrera RS 2.7
210 hp
157 kW

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 has 140 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: 140 hp (104 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 (F)Carrera RS 2.7
255 Nm
188 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 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
1,075 kg
2,370 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 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 (F) Carrera RS 2.7: 1.4 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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 and Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7: 1.5 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
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
210 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 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/h4.9 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
4.9 s
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.3 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
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
350 hp
261 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
255 Nm
188 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
6.3 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
Fuel consumption
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
731 km
454 mi
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CO2 score
218 g/km
-
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 140 hp more
  • Has 135 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 185 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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