Car comparison

Porsche 959 2.8vsPorsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8

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

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Porsche 959

2.8

450 hp2850 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1988
VS

Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera GTS 3.8

430 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2014-2015

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    310 hp/t
    231 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8

  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.2 L/100 km
    19.3 mpg US
    23.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9592.8Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
Power
450hp336kW
430hp321kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
440Nm325lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
To 99% top speed
56.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
55.8s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.0s
0-200 km/h
11.0s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
11.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
298hp/t222kW/t135hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
736km457mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,850cc174cu in
3,800cc232cu in
Length
4,260mm168in
4,509mm178in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,504mm59in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,560mm61in
Ground clearance
180mm7in
-
Trunk volume-
385L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
84L
64L
CO2 emissions-
202g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 959 2.8Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 959 2.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9592.86,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,600 rpm
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.87,500 rpm5,750 rpm7,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche9592.8Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
11.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
202 km/h
125 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW

Porsche 959 2.8 has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8 and Porsche 959 2.8: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Porsche911 (991)Carrera 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
Porsche9592.8
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
1,445 kg
3,186 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
304 km/h
189 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.83.9 s
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.84.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 959 2.8 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera GTS 3.8: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
298 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
3.9 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
430 hp
321 kW
4.0 s
304 km/h
189 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
Porsche9592.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.0 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9592.8Porsche911 (991)Carrera GTS 3.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.0 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
304 km/h
189 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,509 mm
177.5 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
-
736 km
457 mi
CO2 score
-
202 g/km
Trunk score
-
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
298 hp/t
222 kW/t
3.4 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 GTS 3.8
Consumption8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest

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