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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6vsPorsche 911 (991 II) Carrera T 3.0

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

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Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005
VS

Porsche 911 (991 II)

Carrera T 3.0

370 hp2981 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    303 km/h
    188 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    273 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera T 3.0

  • Lightest
    1,445 kg
    3,186 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    145 L
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera T 3.0
Power
420hp313kW
370hp276kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,540kg3,395lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
1,885kg4,156lb
1,890kg4,167lb
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
To 99% top speed
64.3s99% target: 300 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
58.9s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s
4.2s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s
Calculated
4.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s
Calculated
12.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
753km468mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,600cc220cu in
2,981cc182cu in
Length
4,465mm176in
4,527mm178in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,808mm71in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,285mm51in
Wheelbase
2,350mm93in
2,450mm96in
Front track
1,465mm58in
-
Rear track
1,522mm60in
-
Trunk volume-
145L
Max trunk volume
100L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
64L
64L
CO2 emissions-
193g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera T 3.0PowerTorque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera T 3.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700 rpm6,250 rpm
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera T 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 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera T 3.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.7 s
12.9 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.4 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.2 s
10.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
195 km/h
121 mph
194 km/h
121 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera T 3.0
370 hp
276 kW

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 has 50 hp more than Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera T 3.0.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (991 II) Carrera T 3.0 and Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera T 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 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera T 3.0
1,445 kg
3,186 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 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
303 km/h
188 mph
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera T 3.0
291 km/h
181 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera T 3.0
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.2 s
303 km/h
188 mph
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera T 3.0
370 hp
276 kW
4.2 s
291 km/h
181 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 (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
Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera T 3.0
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6Porsche911 (991 II)Carrera T 3.0
Power
420 hp
313 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.2 s
Top speed
303 km/h
188 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
Lightness
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,527 mm
178.2 in
Height
1,285 mm
50.6 in
Range score
-
753 km
468 mi
CO2 score
-
193 g/km
Trunk score
100 L
3.5 cu ft
145 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (991 II) Carrera T 3.0
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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