Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8vsPorsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

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

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Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera 4S 3.8

400 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015
VS

Porsche Cayman (981C)

GT4 3.8

385 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8

  • Fastest top speed
    299 km/h
    186 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    233 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    687 km
    427 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
400hp298kW
385hp287kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,465kg3,230lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
63.6s99% target: 296 km/h / 184 mph
Calculated
59.7s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
273hp/t204kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
300Nm/t201lb-ft/ton
Calculated
313Nm/t210lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
687km427mi
Calculated
524km326mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,438mm175in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,296mm51in
1,266mm50in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,484mm98in
Front track
1,538mm61in
-
Rear track
1,552mm61in
-
Trunk volume
385L
425L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
68L
54L
CO2 emissions
233g/km
238g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.87,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.87,400 rpm4,750-6,000 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
13.1 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
194 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8 has 15 hp more than Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
1,340 kg
2,954 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 4S 3.8
299 km/h
186 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
295 km/h
183 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 4S 3.84.5 s
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.84.4 s

Although Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8 has more power, Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8: 0.1 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 4S 3.8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 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 4S 3.8
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
687 km
427 mi
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
524 km
326 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
299 km/h
186 mph
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
385 hp
287 kW
4.4 s
295 km/h
183 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 4S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,438 mm
174.7 in
Height
1,266 mm
49.8 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 4S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8 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 4S 3.8
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
4.5 s
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
4.4 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 4S 3.8
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8PorscheCayman (981C)GT4 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.4 s
Top speed
299 km/h
186 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,296 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,438 mm
174.7 in
Height
1,266 mm
49.8 in
Range score
687 km
427 mi
524 km
326 mi
CO2 score
233 g/km
238 g/km
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
273 hp/t
204 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
287 hp/t
214 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 4S 3.8Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 163 km (101 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 5 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche Cayman (981C) GT4 3.8

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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