Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0vsPorsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7

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

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Porsche 911 (991 II)

Carrera 3.0

370 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2015-2018
VS

Porsche 911 Coupe (F)

Carrera RS 2.7

210 hp2687 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1972-1973

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    370 hp
    276 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    259 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
370hp276kW
210hp157kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
255Nm188lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,075kg2,370lb
Gross weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,400kg3,086lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
63.9s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
73.3s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
22.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
259hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
195hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
771km479mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
2,687cc164cu in
Length
4,499mm177in
4,147mm163in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,652mm65in
Height
1,294mm51in
1,320mm52in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,271mm89in
Front track-
1,372mm54in
Rear track-
1,394mm55in
Ground clearance-
150mm6in
Trunk volume
145L
-
Max trunk volume-
200L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
-
CO2 emissions
190g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.06,500 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.76,300 rpm5,100 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
22.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
370 hp
276 kW
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
210 hp
157 kW

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 has 160 hp more than Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7 and Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0: 160 hp (119 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
255 Nm
188 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
1,075 kg
2,370 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 II)Carrera 3.0
295 km/h
183 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.04.6 s
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.76.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7: 1.7 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 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0 and Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7: 2.5 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 II)Carrera 3.0
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
370 hp
276 kW
4.6 s
295 km/h
183 mph
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
210 hp
157 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 II)Carrera 3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 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 II)Carrera 3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 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 (991 II)Carrera 3.0
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
4.6 s
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
6.3 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 II)Carrera 3.0
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991 II)Carrera 3.0Porsche911 Coupe (F)Carrera RS 2.7
Power
370 hp
276 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
255 Nm
188 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.3 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,075 kg
2,370 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,147 mm
163.3 in
Height
1,320 mm
52.0 in
Range score
771 km
479 mi
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CO2 score
190 g/km
-
Trunk score
145 L
5.1 cu ft
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
259 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
195 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 II) Carrera 3.0Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera 3.0

  • Has 160 hp more
  • Has 195 Nm more
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 63 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Porsche 911 Coupe (F) Carrera RS 2.7

  • Is 355 kg lighter
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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