Car comparison

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8

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

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Porsche 911 (993)

Turbo 3.6

408 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-1998
VS

Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera 4S 3.8

400 hp3800 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2012-2015

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Lightest
    1,485 kg
    3,274 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Fastest top speed
    300 km/h
    186 mph Unrestricted
    290 km/h
    180 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
Power
408hp304kW
400hp298kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,485kg3,274lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
297 km/h
185 mph
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 294 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.5L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
269hp/t201kW/t122hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
747km464mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,245mm167in
4,491mm177in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,411mm56in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,504mm59in
1,552mm61in
Trunk volume-
385L
Max trunk volume
123L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
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 (993) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.65,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.87,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.4 s
12.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
297 km/h
185 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
197 km/h
123 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 has 8 hp more than Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
1,485 kg
3,274 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
297 km/h
185 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.64.5 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.84.1 s

Although Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 has more power, Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 0.4 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 6.6 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
4.1 s
297 km/h
185 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
297 km/h
185 mph
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
4.5 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
4.1 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 (993)Turbo 3.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991)Carrera 4S 3.8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
400 hp
298 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
297 km/h
185 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,485 kg
3,274 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
9.1 L/100 km
25.8 mpg US
31.0 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
-
747 km
464 mi
CO2 score
-
212 g/km
Trunk score
123 L
4.3 cu ft
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
269 hp/t
201 kW/t
3.7 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 (993) Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK9.1 L/100 km25.8 mpg US31 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km15.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi25.63 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,365 L361 US gal300 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year2,389 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera 4S 3.8

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 6.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 262 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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