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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4vsPorsche Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009 S 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 Cayman (987C) · Facelift 2009

S 3.4

320 hp3436 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2009-2012

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
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    218 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    731 km
    454 mi
  • 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 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
350hp261kW
320hp239kW
Torque
390Nm288lb-ft
370Nm273lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,375kg3,031lb
Gross weight
1,845kg4,068lb
1,675kg3,693lb
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
68.4s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
113.8s99% target: 282 km/h / 175 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.1s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
19.7s
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
241hp/t180kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
233hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
269Nm/t180lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
731km454mi
Calculated
691km430mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,436cc210cu in
3,436cc210cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,347mm171in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,801mm71in
Height
1,304mm51in
1,306mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,415mm95in
Front track
1,532mm60in
1,486mm59in
Rear track
1,560mm61in
1,528mm60in
Ground clearance-
126mm5in
Trunk volume
385L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
68L
65L
CO2 emissions
218g/km
221g/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 Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.47,200 rpm4,750 rpm7,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
19.7 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
169 km/h
105 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4 has 30 hp more than Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4: 30 hp (22 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
370 Nm
273 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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 Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4: 0.2 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
233 hp/t
174 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
731 km
454 mi
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
691 km
430 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
4.9 s
285 km/h
177 mph
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
320 hp
239 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,306 mm
51.4 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
5.1 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
PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
233 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera 4 3.4PorscheCayman (987C)Facelift 2009S 3.4
Power
350 hp
261 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
370 Nm
273 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.1 s
Top speed
285 km/h
177 mph
Unrestricted
285 km/h177 mph
Restricted
275 km/h171 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
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 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
2 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,347 mm
171.1 in
Height
1,306 mm
51.4 in
Range score
731 km
454 mi
691 km
430 mi
CO2 score
218 g/km
221 g/km
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
241 hp/t
180 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
233 hp/t
174 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 Cayman (987C) Facelift 2009 S 3.4
Consumption9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.28 LC100 km16.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.19 LC100 mi26.47 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,441 LC/year2,468 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 3.4

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 km (25 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 125 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

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
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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