Car comparison

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

Turbo 3.6

408 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1995-1998

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    304 km/h
    189 mph
  • Lightest
    1,415 kg
    3,120 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    283 hp/t
    211 kW/t
    3.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    340 L
  • Best economy score
    81/100

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
Power
400hp298kW
408hp304kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,415kg3,120lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
62.9s99% target: 301 km/h / 187 mph
Calculated
64.6s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
13.1s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
23.5L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
283hp/t211kW/t128hp/1000 lb
Calculated
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
674km419mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,800cc232cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,491mm177in
4,245mm167in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,285mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,272mm89in
Front track
1,538mm61in
1,411mm56in
Rear track
1,516mm60in
1,504mm59in
Trunk volume
340L
-
Max trunk volume-
123L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
-
CO2 emissions
223g/km
-

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) Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 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)Turbo 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)Turbo 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.1 s
13.4 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
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
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
192 km/h
119 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)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 has 8 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) 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 (991)Carrera S 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 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)Turbo 3.6
1,500 kg
3,307 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)Turbo 3.6
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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)Turbo 3.64.5 s

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

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 S 3.8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 6.2 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 (991)Carrera S 3.8
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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)Turbo 3.6
408 hp
304 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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)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

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 S 3.8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 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 S 3.8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
4.5 s
Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
4.5 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 S 3.8
283 hp/t
211 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)Carrera S 3.8Porsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6
Power
400 hp
298 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.5 s
Top speed
304 km/h
189 mph
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Lightness
1,415 kg
3,120 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
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
4 seats
Trunk
123 L
4.3 cu ft
Length
4,245 mm
167.1 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 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
272 hp/t
203 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 (991) Carrera S 3.8Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) Carrera S 3.8

  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 217 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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