Car comparison

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

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 II)

Carrera 3.0

370 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    145 L
  • Best economy score
    87/100

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 II)Carrera 3.0
Power
408hp304kW
370hp276kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,500kg3,307lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
293 km/h
182 mph
To 99% top speed
64.6s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
61.0s99% target: 290 km/h / 180 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
13.4s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
23.5L/100 km10mpg US12.0mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
12.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
255hp/t190kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
360Nm/t241lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
865km537mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,245mm167in
4,499mm177in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,285mm51in
1,294mm51in
Wheelbase
2,272mm89in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,411mm56in
-
Rear track
1,504mm59in
-
Trunk volume-
145L
Max trunk volume
123L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
64L
CO2 emissions-
169g/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 II) Carrera 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0: 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 II)Carrera 3.06,500 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
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
13.4 s
13.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
293 km/h
182 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 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
12.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
192 km/h
120 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 II)Carrera 3.0
370 hp
276 kW

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 has 38 hp more than Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 38 hp (28 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 II)Carrera 3.0
450 Nm
332 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 II)Carrera 3.0
1,450 kg
3,197 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 II)Carrera 3.0
293 km/h
182 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 II)Carrera 3.04.4 s

Although Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6 has more power, Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 0.1 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 II)Carrera 3.0
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6: 8.3 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 II)Carrera 3.0
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 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 II)Carrera 3.0
370 hp
276 kW
4.4 s
293 km/h
182 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 II)Carrera 3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 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 II)Carrera 3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
293 km/h
182 mph
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 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 II)Carrera 3.0
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK
4.4 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 II)Carrera 3.0
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (993)Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
Power
408 hp
304 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
293 km/h
182 mph
Lightness
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 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
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,499 mm
177.1 in
Height
1,294 mm
50.9 in
Range score
-
865 km
537 mi
CO2 score
-
169 g/km
Trunk score
123 L
4.3 cu ft
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
255 hp/t
190 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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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 II) Carrera 3.0
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK7.4 L/100 km31.8 mpg US38.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km12.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi20.84 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal1,110 L293 US gal244 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year1,943 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (993) Turbo 3.6

  • Has 38 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 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 II) Carrera 3.0

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 22 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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