Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8vsPorsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 (991)

Carrera S 3.8

400 hp3800 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2011-2015
VS

Porsche 911 (993)

GT2 3.6

430 hp3600 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Most powerful
    430 hp
    321 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,290 kg
    2,844 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    333 hp/t
    249 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    82/100

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
Power
400hp298kW
430hp321kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,290kg2,844lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
62.9s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
333hp/t249kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
419Nm/t280lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
674km419mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,245mm167in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,270mm50in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,475mm58in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
340L
123L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
92L
CO2 emissions
223g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.87,400 rpm5,600 rpm7,650 rpm
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.65,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
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
13.1 s
12.8 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 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
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
430 hp
321 kW

Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
1,290 kg
2,844 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 S 3.8
304 km/h
189 mph
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
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 S 3.84.5 s
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.64.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6 and Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 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
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
304 km/h
189 mph
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
430 hp
321 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 S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8Porsche911 (993)GT2 3.6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
430 hp
321 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,491 mm
176.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Range score
674 km
419 mi
-
CO2 score
223 g/km
-
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 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 S 3.8
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 217 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 (993) GT2 3.6

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 51 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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