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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8

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 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005
VS

Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera 4 GTS 3.8

430 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.0 s
  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Lightest
    1,490 kg
    3,285 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    289 hp/t
    215 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
Power
420hp313kW
430hp321kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
To 99% top speed
64.3s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
56.6s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
289hp/t215kW/t131hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
295Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
747km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,465mm176in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,296mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,465mm58in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,522mm60in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume-
385L
Max trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
68L
CO2 emissions-
212g/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 4 GTS 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700 rpm6,250 rpm
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.87,500 rpm5,750 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
11.8 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
200 km/h
125 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 4 GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 has 10 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8: 10 hp (7 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 4 GTS 3.8
440 Nm
325 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 4 GTS 3.8
1,490 kg
3,285 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
303 km/h
188 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
302 km/h
188 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 3.64.2 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.84.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 0.2 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 4 GTS 3.8
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 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
4.2 s
303 km/h
188 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW
4.0 s
302 km/h
188 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/h4.2 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 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 4 GTS 3.8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4 GTS 3.8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.0 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
302 km/h
188 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Range score
-
747 km
464 mi
CO2 score
-
212 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
289 hp/t
215 kW/t
3.5 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 GTS 3.8
Consumption9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4 GTS 3.8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 285 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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