Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991) GT3 3.8vsPorsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

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

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Porsche 911 (991)

GT3 3.8

475 hp3799 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedCoupe2013-2017
VS

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991) GT3 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    475 hp
    354 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    332 hp/t
    248 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    385 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    86/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991)GT3 3.8Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
475hp354kW
420hp313kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
To 99% top speed
50.1s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
9.9s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
332hp/t248kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
516km321mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,545mm179in
4,465mm176in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,269mm50in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,457mm97in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,465mm58in
Rear track
1,555mm61in
1,522mm60in
Trunk volume
385L
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Max trunk volume-
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions
289g/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) GT3 3.8Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991) GT3 3.8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991)GT3 3.88,250 rpm6,250 rpm8,500 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991)GT3 3.8Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.9 s
12.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.4 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
213 km/h
132 mph
195 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)GT3 3.8
475 hp
354 kW
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW

Porsche 911 (991) GT3 3.8 has 55 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Porsche 911 (991) GT3 3.8: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)GT3 3.8
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
560 Nm
413 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991)GT3 3.8
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
1,540 kg
3,395 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)GT3 3.8
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
303 km/h
188 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991) GT3 3.8 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 0.7 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)GT3 3.8
332 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
273 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)GT3 3.8
475 hp
354 kW
3.5 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.2 s
303 km/h
188 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)GT3 3.8
Power
475 hp
354 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991)GT3 3.8Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
475 hp
354 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
4.2 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
303 km/h
188 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,269 mm
50.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Range score
516 km
321 mi
-
CO2 score
289 g/km
-
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
332 hp/t
248 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp
273 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (991) GT3 3.8
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991) GT3 3.8

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Is 110 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 59 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 285 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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