Car comparison

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0vsPorsche 959 2.8

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

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Porsche 911 (991 II)

Carrera GTS 3.0

450 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2017-2018
VS

Porsche 959

2.8

450 hp2850 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1988

Comparison overview

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Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    85/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    310 hp/t
    231 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0Porsche9592.8
Power
450hp336kW
450hp336kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,470kg3,241lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,935kg4,266lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
86.6s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
12.4s
11.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.7s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
306hp/t228kW/t139hp/1000 lb
Calculated
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
374Nm/t250lb-ft/ton
Calculated
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
771km479mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,981cc182cu in
2,850cc174cu in
Length
4,528mm178in
4,260mm168in
Width
1,852mm73in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,284mm51in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,504mm59in
Rear track
1,544mm61in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance-
180mm7in
Max trunk volume
385L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
84L
CO2 emissions
188g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0Porsche 959 2.8PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 959 2.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.06,500 rpm2,150-5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
Porsche9592.86,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0Porsche9592.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.4 s
11.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.6 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.7 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
206 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Porsche9592.8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
Porsche9592.8
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 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche9592.8
315 km/h
196 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 GTS 3.03.7 s
Porsche9592.83.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0 and Porsche 959 2.8: 0.2 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 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Porsche9592.8
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0
450 hp
336 kW
3.7 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
3.9 s
315 km/h
196 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 GTS 3.0
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Porsche9592.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (991 II)Carrera GTS 3.0Porsche9592.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
3.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,470 kg
3,241 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
385 L
13.6 cu ft
Length
4,528 mm
178.3 in
Height
1,284 mm
50.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
771 km
479 mi
-
CO2 score
188 g/km
-
Trunk score
385 L
13.6 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
306 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 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 GTS 3.0
Consumption8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera GTS 3.0

  • Has 50 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Is 20 kg lighter
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest top speed

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